Residents turn to tankers, jars as water crisis deepens
Residents in various parts of the city are increasingly relying on tankers and water jars due to a severe water shortage. The crisis has disrupted daily life, with reports of contaminated water and significant impacts on larger families. Despite some additional water being released, the overall availability remains critically low.
- ▪The water supply has seen a shortfall of about 90 million gallons per day against an expected production of 990 million gallons.
- ▪Residents have reported disruptions lasting up to 48 hours and have had to purchase drinking water separately due to contamination.
- ▪The situation has led to increased reliance on tankers and 20-litre water jars, with prices rising significantly during the shortage.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 00:33:37 +0530 |
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Amid the ongoing water shortage that has left several parts of the city reeling, residents admitted they have reconciled themselves to the reality of relying on tankers and water jars. The crisis has disrupted daily life and household chores, and worse, some residents complained of contaminated water after supply resumed.The crisis has hit larger families more severely. Maya, 40, from Bijwasan, fumed: “I have seven members in my family. How can we manage with a 20-litre water jar? Cooking and cleaning also need to be done properly.” Members of her family have skipped baths for days, she said.In Shastri Nagar, Sushant Rai, 28, recalled a complete disruption of water supply for 48 hours. “We just bought water for drinking and waited,” Mr.
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