Hawaipokpi water supply scheme remains non-functional
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, April 29 2019:
Hawaipokpi Water Supply Scheme (Urban Water Supply) at Setupur Maning Leikai, ward no 2, Kumbi Municipal Council in Bishnupur district remained non-functional since April 15 due to power cutoff as HT wire was snapped by the heavy thunderstorm that struck the State on April 15.The said water supply scheme provide water to more than 10,000 residents staying at ward no 1 to 9 under Kumbi Municipal Council but the public are facing acute water shortage due to power cutoff.
Speaking to the media persons, advisor Setupur Youm Club, Khundongbam Khagemba said that the Hawaipokpi Water Supply Scheme was slated to be inaugurated in December 2011 but could not be done due to the enforcement of Election Code of Coduct but started supply of water in 2012.But due to snapping of HT wire, which is the source of power supply of the scheme, by me thunderstorm that swept away many rooftops on April 15, the said water supply scheme could not function till now.
He added that public of the area are now facing problems of water scarcity and appealed the relevant department to fix the problems by May 5 so mat public can enjoy the non-stop supply of water.