Water supply will be affected for the next three days

MOHALI: In the wake of heavy rains and severe flooding in Punjab, several areas in Mohali have been grappling with an acute water supply crisis for the past week. The torrential downpours have caused significant damage, leading to a major rupture in the main water supply line that caters to Mohali. As a result, water supply has been halted in numerous localities, exacerbating the woes of residents already struggling to cope with the waterlogged conditions in the region.

Deputy Mayor Kuljit Singh Bedi, upon visiting the affected areas and assessing the situation, spoke to the media about the challenges faced in resolving the issue. He mentioned that, following a protracted legal battle, Mohali was granted 40 mg (million gallons) of water supply. However, the reality on the ground currently stands at a mere 15 mg, a shortfall that has significantly impacted the daily lives of Mohali's inhabitants.

Adding to the frustration, the neighboring city of Chandigarh, which lies a mere seventy meters away, has been allocated a generous supply of water, creating an acute disparity between the two regions. This disparity has sparked dissatisfaction among Mohali residents, who feel left at a disadvantage during these trying times.

Deputy Mayor Kuljit Singh Bedi assured the residents that efforts are underway to restore the water supply, but due to the severity of the damage to the main pipeline, it is anticipated that the disruption will continue for at least three more days. The authorities are working diligently to address the situation and expedite the repair process to bring relief to the affected communities.

The water crisis comes as an additional blow to the people of Mohali, who have been grappling with the aftermath of heavy flooding that has caused immense hardship and disruption across the state. The damaged water supply infrastructure further compounds the challenges in ensuring the basic necessities for the residents.