Frequent Water Disruptions in Guwahati Spark Concerns

Guwahati Jal Board’s water supply was disrupted thrice in February due to pipeline faults. A 12-day water cut in three phases began Wednesday for a robotic survey to detect flaws. This includes the days of the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit, posing challenges for the event.

Locals of Kharghuli demand urgent repairs after repeated pipe bursts. Experts blame faulty design, substandard materials, and poor supervision. Retired engineer Satyabrata Sarma alleges corruption and has filed a PIL in Gauhati High Court. Meanwhile, private water suppliers are cashing in on the crisis.