Abrar Nabi
Srinagar, Mar 29 (KNS): Residents of several localities in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Thursday complained of unsafe drinking water in the area, and appealed authorities of Jal Shakti Department to intervene into the matter.
Localities which include Narkura, Ompora, Laloo, Gangbug and adjoining areas told KNS that the local population is facing immense hardships due to the absence of pure drinking water in the area. They said the bad and unsafe quality of drinking water supply in the respective areas have led water-borne disease which are gradually spreading with the each passing day.
“Our area is getting unsafe water supply from last few weeks. Despite we took up the matter with concerned Jal Shakti Department officials but of no avail. The unresolved matter has affected life of elders and children badly,” a local of Narkura told KNS.
He said the contaminated water supply amid the holy month of Ramadhan led hardships manifold. “Normally we used to fetch water from nearby areas in during water crisis days, but when adjoining areas also are affected and are getting unsafe water supply, what locals can do at this point of time. Most of the household purchase water bottles from the market to break their fast during Ramadhan. If authorities do not take cognizance of the matter, it will affect the health of big chunk of population,” he said.
Locals appealed to officials of Jal Shakti Department to intervene into the matter and address the genuine concern of the local population.
An official of Jal Shakti Department while speaking to Kashmir News Service (KNS) said that the matter has been communicated to higher ups and will be looked into soon.
“We have reviewed the situation and informed the higher officials of Jal Shakti Department. Hope the matter will be look soon,” the official said. (KNS)