Proactive steps needed for better preparedness

Apart from affecting industrial production, the problem of frequent power cuts hampers the supply of water too

With the advent of summer season, power cuts, shortage of water and similar issues are commonly faced by the people. People have paid taxes with honesty, but in return they face problems such as power cuts, shortage of water etc. There is a need that the administration should provide proper electricity to people daily without any interruption and solve the problem of shortage of water faced by people. The administration should make proper planning so that people will not face any inconvenience during summer season.

Adish Sood

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Chalk out a concrete plan zone wise

Water is considered one of the basic needs of survival of human beings. So, the availability of water is a necessity. Every summer, barring a few areas, residents of each locality face water supply related problems. To overcome the shortage of water problem, municipal corporations must chalk out a concrete plan zone wise. In each zone, after every 1,000 households there must be a water tank or tube well. There must be rationing of water by restricting its supply from 5-10 am and then 1-3pm and then in the evening from 5-9 pm. There must be a fine on those who are wasting water without any purpose. There must be a ban on the washing of cars in the street during summer. Those areas where supply of water through water pipes is not available, local governments must manage the supply through water tanks. We all must support local government by not wasting water. It is priceless and we should put our efforts to make it available to those who have no direct approach to it.

Dr Mohd Saleem Farooqui

Install solar panels

Like every year, this year too, the problems of poor electricity and water supply are haunting city residents. I feel that the government cannot help each and every one. Therefore, we have to make the arrangements on our own. For electricity, the well-to-do residents should go for solar electricity which can be set up on the roof tops. This way the load will decrease and there can be a smooth power supply for the remaining consumers. In the same way water supply can be tackled by installing our own small submersible pumps. But both these options are available only for the rich. Surely, it will reduce burden and help in smooth supply of electricity as well as water.

Bir Devinder Singh Bedi

Act proactively to deal with problem

Different kinds of problems concerning human health arise with the onset of summer and rainy season. These must be proactively handled by the Municipal Corporation and other authorities. During summers, electricity shortage is the biggest problem that requires attention. The PSPCL must ensure that there is no stoppage of electricity supply or its breakdown during the summer season. The step will also ensure more income to the department as well. During the rains, waterlogging, especially in the low-lying areas, the accumulation of water resulting in mosquito breeding and thereby the spread of malaria and the start of a number of rainy season diseases pose the main threat. The Municipal Corporation must work towards stopping waterlogging in the city and clear the areas of water from rains immediately by installing more water pumps in these areas. All sewerage drains must be cleaned much before the rainy season begins. Also, the Health Department of the Municipal Corporation must be equipped to deal with all these diseases and for all this, the civil hospital and local dispensaries must be fully equipped with the required staff and medicines to treat the patients well in time. Attention for the complete cleanliness of all areas in the city must be on the priority list of the staff.

Gautam Dev

Regular power, water supply must be ensured

Power and water shortage are the main problems which need to be addressed at the earliest. In summers, when people are in dire need of these necessities, the city is facing acute shortage. The government should address the problem at the earliest. If the government thinks that it is unable to solve the issue then it should appoint some private companies to look into this matter. The electricity supply should be in surplus. Power cuts should be avoided so that residents and industrialists should not suffer. Moreover, rates of power and water supply should not be too much. It should be the aim of the government to provide water and electricity in each and every nook and corner of the city. Corrupt practices of authorities must be strictly prohibited.

Ritu Priya

Authorities should opt for planned power cuts

Now, the summer is at its peak and the residents are worried about the power cuts as well as scarcity of water in coming days. Authorities concerned should go only for planned power cuts and not do it at random so that people can do some alternative arrangements.

Water is precious and we should stop wasting it.

Dr Sunil Chopra

Ban installation of submersible pumps

Water is an essential necessity of life. During summers, there is an acute problem of potable water in the city. The local administration must look into it keeping in mind the following suggestions. Firstly, a team must be formed to check the leakage or wastage of water in each locality, institute and establishment. Second, there must be a ban on the installation of submersible pumps. Supply of water must be restricted during summer and whatever surplus water is there must be supplied to the inaccessible areas. Storage facilities must be restricted so that those who are rich and have the capacity may not store in excess particularly during summer. We all must avoid wastage of water not only in summer but it should be our habit.

Farzana Khan

Covid patients’ recovery hit by power outages

Power outages during summer could threaten the recovery process of Covid patients who require oxygen support at homes or hospitals, especially in rural India. Frequent power cut is also disrupting water supply in many parts of the district. Moreover, regular use of fuel-run generators at domestic, commercial and industrial establishments is creating noise and air pollution.

Rishab Anand

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