Friday, Jun 04, 2021 07:45 [IST]
Last Update: Friday, Jun 04, 2021 02:13 [IST]
NAMCHI,: PHE department, Namchi is working on a war footing to restore water supply to Namchi.
The water supply pipelines had been damaged recently, disrupting water supply to the south district headquarter. Additionally, two alternative water sources have dried up forcing the Namchi residents to collect water themselves from nearby sources.
The department is presently working on restoration of Rabongla bypass after repairing two of the three damaged water pipelines. The pipelines are also likely to be restored by Thursday evening.
The pipelines were damaged last week due to back-cutting work of a road by NHIDCL. A supporting wall was installed at the spot to support the water lines by the Namchi PHE department.
The department plans to use the restored pipelines from 6 am to 4 pm every day.
Meanwhile, the residents of Namchi have sought a permanent solution for a regular drinking water supply. Till date, we have seen only temporary solutions, they said.