Due to the frequent power cuts in the capital city, several areas have started facing the shortage of potable water in the region. The situation turned worsens for those residents who are living in suburbs as they are forced to traverse several kilometres to quench their thirst.
With the rise in the temperature and humidity in the atmosphere, the demand of potable water has increased manifold in the capital city.
Additionally, the problem of low pressure has also become a perennial problem in couple of localities in the capital city. It is also equally important to mention here is that those villagers who are living in the remote areas of the capital city are among the worst sufferers as they are forced to traverse several kilometres to quench their thirst.
Among those localities that are facing the shortage of potable water is Dl road, Old Dalanwala, Chukhuwala Mohalla, THDC colony, Banjarawala, Haridwar road, Chanderlok Colony, Tilak road, Ballupur, Panditwari, Balliwala, Indira Nagar, Khurbura etc. and adjoining areas.
Well established sources revealed that leakage in the main supply potable water pipelines are keeping department officials on toes for ensuring potable water supply in the region. Officials claimed that stern instructions are already released to the officials to overcome the problem of leakage without losing any time.
However, it cannot be ruled out that the highest and mountainous parts of the State are also reeling under the acute shortage of potable water and those who are living in the fringe areas are among the worst sufferers.
One of the department sources who wished anonymity told The Pioneer that the demand of potable water increased manifold this summer and the department is trying to meet with the demand of water in the city.
He further told that some localities may face the shortage of potable water and linemen are instructed to repair the fault at earliest. He said that frequent power cuts have been hampering department’s efforts for providing potable water to the consumers especially those who are living in the remote areas.