Residents in several parts of old Kolhapur city are grappling with water cuts that commenced on Tuesday, affecting areas such as Shivaji Peth and Mangalwar Peth. The disruption stems from essential cross-connection works being undertaken by the local civic body at the Panyacha Khajina area.
Water Supply Disruption Timeline
The works, which involve intricate pipeline adjustments, are projected to persist until Thursday morning. Consequently, the impacted city areas are likely to continue facing water scarcity until Thursday evening, posing challenges for daily activities and household needs.
Immediate Relief Measures
In response to the shortage, the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC) has deployed tankers to distribute water to affected residents. This temporary measure aims to alleviate the inconvenience caused by the ongoing infrastructure works.
Engineering Challenges and Delays
Harshjit Ghatge, the water supply engineer at KMC, provided insights into the technical hurdles encountered during the project. "After digging near the old tank, it was found that there were some other small and large water pipelines on that route," Ghatge explained. "Due to this, the work of providing connections was delayed. The work of providing connections is ongoing by removing the water pipelines coming across."
Efforts to Restore Normalcy
Ghatge emphasized the corporation's commitment to resolving the issue promptly. "We are trying to complete the work immediately and start the water supply as early as we can," he stated. He also appealed to citizens to use water sparingly during this period to help manage the limited resources effectively.
Impact on Local Communities
The water cuts have significantly affected daily life in the old city areas, with residents relying on tanker supplies and conservation efforts. The situation underscores the importance of maintaining and upgrading urban water infrastructure to prevent such disruptions in the future.
As the works progress, KMC officials are monitoring the situation closely to ensure a swift restoration of regular water supply, aiming to minimize the impact on Kolhapur's residents.
