Water Supply to Remain Affected in Several Srinagar Areas on July 1

SRINAGAR: Authorities have issued a public alert stating that the potable water supply will remain affected in several areas of Srinagar and adjoining localities on July 1 due to urgent repair works on the Sindh Power Canal.

According to the Executive Engineer, Water Works Division Srinagar, repair work will be undertaken by CMD Ganderal on the Sindh Power Canal, affecting raw water supply to the Alusteng and Rangil Water Treatment Plants. As a result, water supply to major parts of the city and surrounding areas will be disrupted.

The affected areas include Zakoora, Gulab Bagh, Alusteng, Shuhama, Hadoora, Chatterhama, Khalmulla, Habak, Naseem Bagh, Busserbagh, Malla Bagh, Pandach, Buchpora, Soura, Anchar, Bohlouhpora, Zoonimar, Nowshera, Bagh-i-Ali Mardan Khan, Zadibal, Hawal, Alamgari Bazar, Rajouri Kadal, Nallahmar, Nawakadal, Bohori Kadal, Nowhatta, Lal Bazar, Hazratbal, Sadribal, parts of Rainawari, Nigeen, Saida Kadal, Karan Nagar, Chattabal, Kawdara, Eidgah, Mahrajgunj, Zaina Kadal, Saidpora, Bemina, Firdous Abad, parts of Batmaloo, Qamarwari, Zainakoot, Noorabad, Umerabad, and adjoining areas.

The public has been advised to store adequate water in advance to meet their needs. For complaints or queries regarding water shortage, residents may contact the PHE Provincial Control Room, which is functional 24×7. The contact numbers are: 0194-2477207, 0194-2452047, 9419413914, and 9419413915.