water supply

Adityapur residents will soon have clean tap water. The Rs 395-crore Adityapur drinking water project is almost complete. Trials are scheduled for next week. This project will supply water to 50,000 houses. The initiative aims to resolve a long-standing water supply issue for the municipality's residents.

In response to numerous reports of irregular water supply during the ongoing heatwave, the District Magistrate of Gaya executed an unannounced evaluation of the Singra Sthan water supply facility. The inspection unveiled critical operational failures, prompting the issuance of showcause notices to BUIDCO engineers, along with the suspension of their salaries.

East Singhbhum DC Rajiv Ranjan has ordered a detailed report on water-scarce areas and tanker-supplied residences to assess the district's water situation. Officials are also mandated to clean all overhead water tanks before the monsoon and monitor supply in Mango and Bagbera daily. The DC emphasized prioritizing faulty hand pump repairs and rural water restoration amidst rising temperatures.

This summer, the Urban Development and Housing Department is prioritizing the assurance of seamless water access and improved sanitation in Jharkhand's urban areas. Local governments are called to action to expand piped water systems, mend hand pumps, and strengthen waste management strategies, particularly door-to-door collection and proper segregation of waste.

A fierce storm wreaked havoc in Hazaribag, uprooting over 100 trees and plunging the town into a 24-hour blackout. Power restoration efforts faced significant challenges, impacting water supply for residents. A fallen tree on NH-522 briefly disrupted traffic, but authorities cleared the obstruction. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

East Singhbhum DC Rajiv Ranjan has directed municipal officials to provide clean drinking water at public places within two days and install functional water ATMs within a week. The DC also ordered the identification of dry zones for tanker water supply and night-time street cleaning to combat the heatwave and ensure public hygiene.