The blazing sun and water crisis has not only taken its toll over the residents of Ranchi but the greenery is also bearing the brunt of high temperature. Be it saplings on the divider on roads or vegetation in parks, they all seem to meet the same fate in the want of water.
Ram Dayal Munda Park at Morhabadi, Nigam Park at Kutchery, which is popular for its greenery have started wearing a deserted look due to lack of water and proper care. Most of the plants are dead while some are taking its last breath. Moreover, the green grasses turning yellow due to unsympathetic weather and water crisis.
When the caretaker of the parks was enquired over it they blamed the sun and ongoing water crisis to be its real culprit. A Gardner at Ram Dayal Munda Park at Morhabadi Sanjay kumar said, “Without water how can we water the plantsIJ The ground water level has drastically gone down as a result of which there is massive scarcity of water. From past few days none of the plant has received water as a result of which many have died while others are ready to meet the same fate.”
like him, Gardner of Nigam Park said, “The scenario will be worst if the situation continues. Only immediate rainfall can save their life. The current scenario of the park is being updated to the park manager but no concrete solution has been received from its end.”
Meanwhile, the sapling on the divider which was rooted for the beautification of the city is sharing the same story. If one takes a walk across the city to find greenery will have to return back home with great disappointment.
Interestingly, when the pathetic condition of the plants were brought into the knowledge of the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) officials they were found shifting the burden on the officials of Public work Department (PWD) and Contractors of the park.
RMC CEO Manoj Kumar said, “RMC parks are maintained by contractors so it is their responsibility to look after the plants. Moreover, maintenance of greenery along the roadside is the responsibility of PWD officials and not the RMC.”
Meanwhile, according to PWD officials the reeling weather is the root cause of it. PWD Engineer Ramdhee said, “The department is taking care of the plants but the harsh weather and water crisis is like a roadblock in its maintenance.”