Major Water Supply Disruption: Srinagar to have no drinking water for 30 hrs

Published On: February 19, 2025

The residents of Srinagar have been urged to store an adequate water supply as the drinking water distribution will face a 30-hour disruption on February 22 and 23. Several areas in the city and its surroundings will experience a severe shortage due to necessary maintenance work.

Major Water Supply Disruption Due to Canal Repairs

According to an official statement from the Executive Engineer, Water Works Division Srinagar, the Department of Civil Investigation & Design Wing, JKPDC, Kashmir, has scheduled an essential 30-hour shutdown. The maintenance work includes repairs on the Sindh Power Canal HEP in Old Ganderbal and desilting of the Forebay.

This interruption will significantly impact the raw water supply to the Alusteng and Rangil Water Treatment Plants, leading to a shortage of potable water in multiple areas across Srinagar.

Areas Affected by Water Supply Interruption

The shutdown will severely affect water supply in several key areas of Srinagar, including:

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, Firdousabad, parts of Batamaloo, Qamarwari, Zaina Koot, Noorabad, Umerabad, and adjacent areas.

Authorities Urge Residents to Store Sufficient Water

The Executive Engineer has advised residents to store enough water in advance to meet their household needs during the supply disruption. Households and businesses in the affected areas should plan accordingly to avoid inconvenience.

Public Helpline for Water Shortages and Complaints

For any concerns related to water scarcity or shortages, residents can contact the PHE Provincial Control Room, which operates 24/7 to address public grievances. The authorities are committed to minimizing the impact and restoring normal supply as soon as possible after the maintenance work is completed.

The scheduled maintenance on the Sindh Power Canal is essential for improving water supply efficiency, but it will cause temporary hardship for Srinagar residents. To mitigate inconvenience, the public is urged to store sufficient water in advance and report any emergency water needs to the relevant authorities. Stay informed and plan accordingly to manage this short-term disruption effectively.