Outcry in Ranchi, water is not reaching lakhs of people, where is the fault in the pipeline:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Drinking water supply has completely come to a standstill in a large part of Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand. Due to a major failure in the main rising pipeline coming from Rukka Dam towards the city, almost population of 7 lakhs Is yearning for every drop of water. The situation is worst in areas like Booti Mod and Bariatu, where there has been no water in the taps for the last 48 hours.

Where is the problem? (The Fault Details)

According to the Drinking Water and Sanitation Department (DWSD), the main pipeline ‘Leakage’ and ‘Air Lock’ The problem has arisen:

Booti Mod Junction: A major leakage has been found in the pipeline near Booti Mod, due to which thousands of gallons of water is being wasted and due to low pressure, water is not able to reach the higher areas.

Old Pipeline: Many pipelines of the city have become very old, which are not able to withstand the increasing pressure.

Maintenance work: The department has taken shutdown for repairs, due to which the tanks are not being filled.

Which areas are affected?

The biggest impact of water shortage is being seen in these areas:

Bariyatu and Booti: Water supply is completely stopped in big societies and localities here.

Kokar and Lalpur: The water pressure in these areas is very low, due to which water is not reaching the upper floors.

Khelgaon and surroundings: Here also the supply has been partially affected.

Administration preparations and options

Municipal Corporation and Drinking Water Department have started alternative arrangements:

Water Tanker: The Municipal Corporation is supplying water to the affected areas through tankers, but these are proving inadequate in the face of increasing demand.

Repair work: A team of engineers from the department is deployed on the spot. It is being claimed that the pipeline will be repaired by Tuesday night and the supply can be restored from Wednesday morning.

Problems of common people increased

As the heat of March increases in Ranchi, water shortage has made life difficult for people. In many areas, people are forced to spend Rs 800 to Rs 1500 for private tankers. Local councilors have demanded the department to find a permanent solution as soon as possible.