Qazigund (Kulgam) Sep 5: Adverse weather conditions have caused significant damage to the infrastructure of the Jal Shakti (PHE) department and disrupted the several water supply schemes, leading to water scarcity in many areas of Qazigund belt.
Fida Hussain, Executive Engineer (Xen) Jal Shakti (PHE) department Qazigund told that in Kulgam jurisdiction 12 schemes were disrupted out of which 8 had been already restored, while as in Anantnag jurisdiction 24 schemes were disrupted out of which 6 had been restored a total 36 water supply schemes were disrupted due to floods out of which 14 schemes had been already restored in Qazigund belt by the department”.
“Efforts are underway to restore the remain water supply schemes at the earliest possible time,” he assured, while expressing regret over the inconvenience caused to residents. He emphasized that restoration teams are working on war footing to repair damaged infrastructure and ensure the earliest resumption of normal supply. He also sought the cooperation of citizens in managing available resources responsibly until the situation stabilizes.
