Residents across a large part of Visakhapatnam, popularly known as Vizag, are set to face a temporary halt in their drinking water supply this Monday. The disruption is a planned measure by the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) to facilitate crucial pipeline work and maintenance activities.
Reason and Timing of the Water Cut
The civic body has scheduled the installation of flow meters on key pipelines alongside maintenance operations at the Narava water treatment plant. This essential work will lead to a shutdown of regular water supply. GVMC Chief Engineer Pallam Raju confirmed in an official release that the disruption will be in effect from 9 am on Monday.
List of Affected Localities in Vizag
The impact of this maintenance shutdown will be widespread, touching numerous wards across the city. Citizens in the following zones should prepare for the interruption:
Wards 8 to 11: This includes areas such as Arilova, Thatichettapalem, Yendada, and Madhurawada.
Wards 12 to 27: Coverage extends over Old Venkojipalem and its surrounding neighbourhoods.
Wards 28 to 39: Residents in Dasapalla Hills, Salipeta, Allipuram, and nearby localities will be affected.
Wards 41 to 57: This zone covers Railway New Colony, Akkayyapalem, and adjoining areas.
Pendurthi Zone Also Impacted
Additionally, the Pendurthi zone will experience the water cut. Specific localities under this zone include:
- Sriram Nagar
- Srinubabu Nagar
- Ajanta Park
- Tailors Colony
- UDA Colony
- Areas opposite the electricity office
- RRV Puram Rajaka Colony
Emergency Water Supply Arrangements
To mitigate inconvenience for residents, the GVMC drinking water supply department has arranged for alternative water supply through tankers at emergency locations. Citizens in need of tanker water can directly contact the following officials:
Assistant Engineer (TSR Block 7): 8297652049
Assistant Engineer (Yendada): 9494915740
Assistant Engineer (Block 22): 6309860485
Assistant Engineer: 9848308813
Residents are advised to store an adequate amount of water beforehand to cope with the temporary disruption. The civic body's move, while causing short-term inconvenience, is aimed at improving the efficiency and monitoring of the city's water distribution network in the long run.
