Scorching heatwave: Ranchi residents struggle with acute water crisis as tanker supply falls short
Ranchi, May 24
Amid the ongoing heatwave scorching several parts of the country, locals in Jharkhand's capital, Ranchi, are grappling with an acute water crisis and are largely dependent on water tankers supplied by the Ranchi Municipal Corporation due to erratic water supply.
Speaking to ANI, a local resident Lilly, said that people in the area have been facing severe water-related issues for the past several years.
"People here are facing severe water-related problems... There is no boring on these roads... It's been five years since we started raising this issue, and the problem has still not resolved... We are getting water only through them (RMC tankers)," she said.
Another local, Mantu Soni, highlighted the severity of the crisis in the mountainous region and urged authorities to ensure wider availability of water tankers.
"There is so much water scarcity in this mountainous region. This problem is everywhere in this area. The tanker that has come here is not able to reach everywhere. All I wanted to say is that this tanker should be made available everywhere so that this problem can be resolved," he said.
The India Meteorological Department has predicted heat wave to severe heat wave conditions likely to continue to prevail over Central and Northwest India during next seven days and in the east and adjoining Peninsular India during the next three-five days. It said that a reduction in maximum temperatures are likely from May 29 onwards.
"Heat wave conditions very likely in isolated pockets over Chhattisgarh during 24th-27th; Odisha during 24th-28th; Bihar, Jharkhand and Telangana during 24th-26th; Jammu-Kashmir on 26th & 27th and Himachal Pradesh during 26th-28th May, " the IMD stated.
The Met Department has advised people to avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours.
People are advised the people to eat seasonal fruits like watermelon, cucumber and cantaloupe and leafy vegetables. Instead of caffeine, alcohol and sugary drinks, drinking shikanji and lassi wil held in keeping the body temperature down.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I feel so bad for the residents. 5 years is too long to wait for a basic necessity. The authorities should be ashamed. Also, the advice to drink lassi and shikanji is good, but what if there is no water to make them? 🙄 We need action, not just tips.
It's heartbreaking to see such basic issues persisting in modern India. The heatwave is making things worse. I hope the government steps up with better infrastructure and not just tankers that can't reach all areas. The mountainous terrain makes it even harder for these people.
This is a classic case of poor urban planning. Ranchi is not a new city, but it seems like the water supply system hasn't been upgraded in decades. The RMC needs to wake up and invest in pipelines and borewells for all areas. We can't keep depending on tankers every summer. 😤
💧 Water is a human right. It's shocking that a city that's supposed to be a major hub is failing its citizens like this. The heatwave is making it even more dangerous, especially for the elderly and children. I really hope authorities take the complaints seriously and act before more people suffer.
Jo log tanker se paani nahi le pa rahe, unka kya hoga? 😢 Scarcity is everywhere in Ranchi, and the government's answer is just 'drink lassi and shikanji'? Seriously? Need a proper action plan to ensure every home gets water. We need to raise our voices louder.
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