The Chaklala Cantonment Board (CCB) consisting of millions of individuals is hit by severe water shortage. Blistering weather coupled with the arrival of the fasting month has made it impossible for the citizens to live under extreme conditions without an adequate supply of water.
It has become a routine that the residents are seen holding large utensils, knocking at other people’s doors to acquire water. The areas of Dheri Hassanabad, Lalkurti, Jhanda Chichi, Dhok Chiragh Din and surrounding localities are enlisted as the most water deficit areas. The supply of water in these areas was scheduled on an alternate day, but this routine has been called off as well.
A protest demonstration was witnessed in the area of Dheri Hassanabad where the residents, mainly women and children, stood before a sealed water filtration plant with empty water cans and bottles to draw the attention of the authorities concerned to the troubles of the people. The protestors demanded uninterrupted supply of water.
The CCB did not plan an uninterrupted supply of water for the residents of the area before the advent of summer, locals said. The negligence of the department has resulted in the scarcity of water, depriving the residents of their basic need, they complained.
The helpless citizens made complaints to the newly elected public representatives for the solution of their miseries. As a response to their requests the public representatives sent them away after promising that the department will shortly overcome the scarcity of water.
The spokesperson of CCB maintained that shortage of water during summer is natural. He promised to increase the number of water tankers in the water deficit areas.
From Thar to Chaklala with love !
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