Meira Lup seeks immediate attention
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 06 2023:
The Meira Lup, Kwakeithel Thokchom Leikai, has sought the immediate attention of the Executive Engineer (EE), WSM1, Public Health & Engineering Department, Government of Manipur, on the critical issue of water supply disruptions in Kwakeithel Thokchom Leikai since May 2023 .
In a release, P Bina Devi, secretary of Meira Lup, highlighted the gravity of the situation and urged the EE to take immediate action to alleviate the hardships faced by the local community.
"Over the past eight months, the water supply to our locality has been severely impacted due to persistent leakages at multiple points in the distribution network.
Despite our numerous attempts to address the matter, the repair works seem to be taking an exorbitant amount of time, causing significant distress to the residents in and around the affected area", it added.
The Meira Lup continued that the prolonged unavailability of water has led to several repercussions including financial burdens on the local population.
"Many residents have resorted to purchasing water from private carriers, incurring substantial expenses to meet their basic water needs.
This situation is not only inconvenient but also places an undue financial strain on the community members who are already grappling with various challenges during this hard time of the state", it added.
The Meira Lup further appealed to the EE to intervene and expedite the repair works to restore regular water supply at the earliest.