Residents of various areas in Siliguri facing water crisis, expressed their displeasure

Siliguri, 24th December: Residents of various areas of Siliguri city are facing water shortage and drinking water problems. Furthermore, the tap water supply gets discontinued within a short span of time. 


Allegedly, this morning there was no water supply in many areas under Siliguri Municipality Corporation including Ward No. 18 and 29. Due to this, the residents of the area expressed their anger. Deputy Mayor of SMC, Ranjan Sarkar said that the corporation is facing some glitches, however, claimed that the SMC is supplying water in such areas through tankers. He further assured that necessary steps are being taken to solve the issue at the earliest.

On the other hand, Dulal Dutta, MMIC Water Supply, Health and NUHM, said that in view of the demand of the people, sufficient water is not being received from the Fulbari water project. Due to this, the problem has arisen. He said that this problem would be solved only after the completion of the Gajoldoba water project.


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