Tribune News Service
Ludhiana, April 20
Residents of several parts of Ward 43 faced inconvenience as water supply was hit after two tubewells in these areas developed faults. The residents have demanded from the MC to ensure safe water supply in the ward.
It is learned that the water supply has got affected in several areas of Dugri village, Himmat Nagar and nearby Nirmal Nagar in the ward. The councillor of the ward has raised the matter with Municipal Corporation officials.
According to information, the motor of a tubewell had stopped functioning while another tube well had earlier started pumping out sand with water due to some fault.
A resident said: “There is a shortage of water supply in our area as the nearby tubewell is not functioning. The Municipal Corporation should make alternative arrangements to supply water to residents of affected areas.”
The MC’s Executive Engineer Parshotam Lal said: “One tubewell has been made functional after replacing its motor. The tubewell which was pumping out sand with water will be made functional by Wednesday,” he said.
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