Many parts of state not getting water

19 Mar 2021 06:36 PM

Almost the entire State is facing water shortages in one form or the other.



 In fact on Friday, the water department has declared that there will be a water shortage to St Cruz, Taleigao and St Andre.


It is a complaint of people that they get water on alternate days, some get water fortnightly and some areas don't get water for months.


From Canacona to Pernem, people are seen struggling for water.


Land has been dug to lay the sewerage pipeline.


The existing water pipeline found during digging was broken and water from that pipe is released in nearby gutter.


Lakhs of litre of water is wasted per day in Ponda. The Pondaits have raised concern over irresponsible attitude of WRD.


Social worker Viraj Sapre has raised concern saying people do not get water for drinking but on other side the water is wasted.


The houses along Mandrem-Korgao road do not get water for last four months.


Various complaints were filed but authorities are not bothered.


PWD Minister Deepak Pauskar adressed the water problems faced by the villagers of Loliem-Pollem.


People expressed their grievances. Pauskar assured them solve their issues within a month. 

Reporter: Krishna Naik | Desk: Sushant Gawas | Camera: Sandeep Kamulkar



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