People of Mandi grappling with drinking water shortage

Mandi town, which bore the brunt of monsoon havoc, and faced severe flash flood on Tuesday, is grappling with drinking water crisis.

- Dar Ovais

Mandi residents, already struggling with the aftermath of the flash flood that caused widespread destruction and claimed three lives in the town, say that the disruption in water supply due to heavy rainfall has further added to their woes.

Officials said that the water supply has been completely disrupted due to excessive silt deposited in the intake system in the Uhl river. Apart from this, the main drinking water pipeline near Madhyani Nala has also suffered serious damage.

The pipeline breakages were reported on Tuesday in several areas, including Bijni, Tarna, Jail Road, Sauli Khad, Ramnagar, Purani Mandi, Bhiuli, Khaliar, Sanyardi, and Nela, further disrupting the water supply system.