Water crisis deepens in several Srinagar localities

Srinagar, Jul 2: Residents of several localities in Srinagar on Thursday complained of an acute water shortage, alleging that there was no potable water supply for several hours, leaving them grappling with hardship.
The affected areas include Qamarabad, Qamarwari, Karfali Mohalla, Chotta Bazar, Karan Nagar, Habba Kadal and parts of Nowhatta.
Farooq Wani, a resident of Qamarwari said that the absence of water supply had severely affected daily life. “There has been no water supply in our area, and people are facing immense difficulties. We appeal to the authorities to restore regular supply without further delay,” he said.
Ashiq Hussain, another resident of Qamarwari, said the water crisis had forced residents to endure immense hardship. “Recently, there was a death in our locality, and we had to bring water from outside to perform the last rites and bathe the deceased because there was no water supply in the area,” he said, adding it is unfortunate that despite repeated pleas, we continue to suffer due to the department’s failure to ensure a regular drinking water supply.
Sahil Shafi, a resident of Habba Kadal, said they have repeatedly brought the issue to the notice of the concerned authorities but claimed that no concrete measures had been taken.
“We pay for basic services, but every now and then, we are left without drinking water. The department should identify the cause of these recurring disruptions and ensure that people do not suffer repeatedly,” he said.
Another resident, Nazir Khan from Karan Nagar, said many households had exhausted their stored water, forcing them to depend on private sources. “People are struggling even for drinking water. Routine household work has come to a standstill due to the prolonged disruption. The authorities must act immediately and restore the supply,” he said.
The residents urged the Jal Shakti Department to ensure an uninterrupted drinking water supply and take lasting measures to prevent such disruptions in the future. They said access to safe drinking water is a basic necessity and called on the authorities to respond promptly to their grievances.
Officials of the Jal Shakti Department could not be reached for their comments despite repeated attempts. (KNO)