In a significant development, the Guwahati Jal Board has made an announcement for the residents of the city that water supply will be temporarily disrupted in 28 areas from November 15 to November 17. The interruption is part of essential maintenance work aimed at upgrading the water supply infrastructure.
Water Supply to be temporarily disrupted in 28 areas
The following areas will experience the supply disruptions: Amiya Nagar, Chandmari, Rajgarh, Lachit Nagar, Ulubari, Rupnagar, Bora Service, Zoo Road, Anil Nagar, Nabin Nagar, Tarun Nagar, Sri Nagar, Bhaskar Nagar, MT Road, Geetanagar, Ambikagiri Nagar, Sundarpur, Manik Nagar, Hengrabari, Swaraj Nagar, Zakir Hussain Road, Downtown, Baramtoria, Ramchahil, Latasil, Silpukhuri, Panbazar, and Kharguli. Additionally, nearby localities will also be affected by the disruption.
Reason for the Disruption
The Guwahati Jal Board clarified that the suspension of supply of water is necessary to facilitate the removal of pipeline loops and integrate new areas into the city’s water supply network. The upgrade is expected to improve the overall water distribution system in the city.
Expected Resumption of Water Supply
The maintenance work is expected to be completed by November 17, and water supply in the affected areas will resume as usual. The Guwahati Jal Board has set the end of November as the deadline for final commissioning of the upgraded system.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to make necessary arrangements to manage the water shortage during this period.
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