The residents of Bhimabhoi Nagar here in the city are reeling under acute shortage of drinking water since the last 15 days.“We are facing severe water scarcity for the last 15 days. Some houses of our locality are not getting water supply at all while a few houses are facing the problem of erratic water supply,” said Santosh, a local resident.
“Bhima bhoi Nagar area experiences water scarcity every year. Despite our repeated appeals for a permanent solution nothing tangible has happened as yet. We had faced severe water crisis last year also,” said Santosh.locals also expressed their displeasure over the inadequate supply of water in water tanker to the area.
“The water tanker is not a solution. Water scarcity in this summer is a curse. Though, our houses are connected with water supply pipes, we are debarred of availing the supply water.The concerned department should consider our plight and resolve the problem as soon as possible,” said Binod Sahu.
The Public Health Department Sub Divisional Officer AK Satpathy said since several people of the area are using motor pumps in their houses and drawing water from the main line, the denizens are facing water crisis.“We have decided to lay an extra line to resolve the problem of the area and the work for the purpose will begin soon, said Satpathy.