Northeast India’s Only English and Hindi Satellite News Channel

Water Crisis Hits Guwahati: JICA’s Repair Work Leaves Residents High and Dry

First Published: 2nd September, 2024 15:08 IST

Residents are now facing severe water shortages and are voicing their frustration over the delay.

Residents of large parts of Guwahati are facing a severe water crisis as the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) which is handling the water supply to areas like Kharghuli, Hidimbapur, Silpukhuri, , Latasheel, Panbazar, Lachit Nagar, Rajgarh, Japarigog, Tarun Nagar, Geetanagar and others, have stopped supplying water due to urgent repairs of the pipeline since August 29.

As per information received, the repair work was expected to be completed by Sunday, but the supply remains cut off, exacerbating the issue.

Residents are now facing severe water shortages and are voicing their frustration over the delay. The extended disruption has led to widespread public outcry, with many demanding immediate restoration of services.

This situation underscores the ultimate challenge of balancing essential maintenance with the needs of the community.

For more news and updates, visit: Northeast Live

COMMENTS

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

WE RECOMMEND

Banner
Post-mortem Report Reveals Namrata Borah Died Because of… and a Piece of Glass Was Found in Her Head

What remains unanswered is, if the piece of broken glass is from the car or if there is more to her death than meets the eye.

18th June 2025
Banner
MHA Issues Red Alert for Assam for Next 2-3 Days. Extreme Heavy Rainfall Likely. ASDMA Issues Advisory and Helpline Numbers

Red Alert for Assam: Residents in low-lying and hillside areas should stay alert for any signs of flooding or landslides.

18th June 2025
Banner
ONGC Gas Leak in Assam Day 7: 25 Fall Ill, 4 in ICU

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has shots of a stern letter to Petroleum Minister flagging ONGC’s lax approach

18th June 2025
Banner
ONGC Gas Leak Day 7: Concerned with ONGC’s Lax Approach, Assam CM Writes to Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri

CM Sarma has urged Union Minister Singh to direct ONGC to reinforce its technical and leadership presence on site.

18th June 2025
Banner
Who Killed Rosmita? We Want Answers: Dima Hasao Girl Rosmita’s Parents A Week After They Found Their Daughter Dead in Uttarakhand

But till date the family has received no call, no updates from Uttarakhand.

17th June 2025