Drinking Water Crisis: People are not getting water, more than 10 thousand population affected – The Heat Increases In Haldwani, The Drinking Water Crisis Also Increases
In Haldwani, four villages of Ramani Aan Singh as well as Khempur Kathgharia and Gujrauda are facing water crisis as the heat increases. Due to non-repair of three tube wells which have been in disrepair for a long time, a population of 10 thousand is yearning for water. In such a situation, people are forced to call tankers.
Most of the houses have been built in this area, about one km away from Kathgharia. The population is increasing but the villagers are not getting water as per the standards. On top of this, people are troubled due to non-repair of damaged tube wells for more than two weeks.
This area is affected
Ramni Jaswa, Chhoti Ramni, Khempur, Naripur, Gujrauda, Mangal Vihar, Dhuni number-one. In these areas there are irrigation tube well sections and tube wells of Drinking Water Corporation Bhimtal.
Started resorting to tankers
Due to increasing heat in the city, drinking water supply is getting affected. On Tuesday, water was distributed from tankers at Malla Plot of Damuwadhunga, Kusumkheda and Haripur Gangu in Chauphula area. In Malla plot, work has to be done with tankers throughout the year. Here people collect water on the road and transport it to their homes through pipes etc. More than 10 families have been affected here over the years.
The frequency of tankers increased to fill water
The price of a tanker of water is Rs 500 to Rs 700. These days 25 to 30 tankers of water are being supplied by the Jal Sansthan. On normal days this number remains around 10 to 15. Due to non-functioning of the tube well of Jal Sansthan located in Tikonia campus, tankers have to go to Sheeshmahal, three km away, to fill water. Jal Sansthan officials said that mostly tankers fill water from this tube well. It will take three to four days to heal.
The tube well in Ramani Jaswa has been out of order for a week. We are facing problems due to interruption in regular water supply. – Bhuvan Joshi
Jaswa is a large populated area. People are managing the work with tankers. Tube well repair work should continue continuously. – Gautam Joshi
Since water is not coming, daily routine is being affected. School children are not able to get washed clothes on time. – Revati Joshi
Even in Mangala Vihar, people are facing drinking water crisis for a long time. Water has been distributed by tankers on behalf of Pradhan. – Bhavana Mehra
Water is being supplied to the affected areas through tankers. The repair work of the tube well was going on but it got disrupted due to a pipe being left in the bore. Now the pipes will be taken out from the machine. The tube well will be repaired soon. – Munish Kumar, Executive Engineer Jal Nigam Bhimtal
Repair of tube well of Jal Sansthan complex has been started. Have started removing the pipes. On receiving complaints, water is being distributed through tankers. – Ravindra Kumar, Assistant Engineer Water Institute