The water discharge from the Stanley Reservoir in Mettur has been reduced from 2,100 cusecs to 1,500 cusecs. WRD officials confirm that 1,500 cusecs will continue to be released through the Cauvery river. Reduction in water flow approved by state government and WRD directive.
Guwahati Municipal Corporation announces disruption in drinking water supply for two days in 10 localities due to replacement of pumping main from Panbazar water treatment plant to Sarania reservoir. Approximately 11,000 households to be affected by the water supply disruption. GMC expresses regret for inconvenience caused.
Residents of Sindri facing resentment for the second consecutive day due to inadequate water supply. HURL blames JBVNL for power issues, while JBVNL works on fixing technical snag. Water supply only received for two days last week despite soaring temperatures.
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Drinking water crisis emerges as a key poll issue in coastal Kendrapada villages. Villagers demand water supply improvements before casting votes. Issues include defunct tubewells and water theft from pipelines. Officials promise action and completion of a drinking water project. Other recent water supply articles include daily supply resuming in Trichy and complaints of contaminated water in Agonda.