Rehan Qayoom Mir
Srinagar, Nov 5: The residents of many areas in central Kashmir’s Srinagar district and surrounding neighborhoods are grappling with a reduced water supply, causing hardship as they struggle with daily tasks and chores.
Residents from different parts of Srinagar, voiced their frustration over the lack of water supply that has persisted for the past few weeks.
Affected areas such as Barzullah, Baghat, Rawalpora, Sanatnagar, Dalgate, Khanyar, Lal Chowk, and surrounding neighborhoods are facing a reduced water supply due to low reservoir levels caused by prolonged dry weather conditions.
Notably, sources in the Jal Shakti PHE department said that the region’s water reservoirs, like Harwan and Dood Ganga, have been impacted, limiting the supply to many populated areas of Srinagar city.
Locals from Barzulla and Baghat said they are facing an acute water shortage. “Without water even the simplest household tasks have become a struggle,” said Yasin, a resident of Rawalpora.
To clarify the weather outlook, an independent weather forecaster Faizan Arif said that current forecasts indicate the dry spell will likely persist until November 10.
“A weak Western Disturbance may begin to affect Jammu and Kashmir from the evening of November 10, bringing light rainfall in the plains and possible light to moderate snowfall over higher elevations,” he said.
“The forecast indicates the dry spell will continue in Jammu and Kashmir until November 10. Under this weak Western Disturbance, light rainfall is expected in the plains, while higher elevations in Kashmir may receive a light to moderate spell of snowfall. Snowfall is possible over Sinthan Top, Affarwat Gulmarg, Zojila Pass, Sadhna Top, Razdan Top, parts of Gurez, and other high-altitude areas,” he said.
