Address drinking water shortage in Ramban district: Sajjad Shaheen

Banihal, July 31: National Conference(NC) leader and District President, Ramban, Sajjad Shaheen has called upon the local and district administration to take swift and decisive action to alleviate the ongoing water shortage plaguing various villages in District Ramban.

According to a press release, during a day-long tour of several villages, including Arabal, Zinhal, Asshar, Chachal, Bankoot, Nowgam, and Tethar, . Shaheen interacted with residents who expressed grave concerns over the acute power outages and severe dearth of potable drinking water affecting their daily lives. Referring to the water scarcity in Village Arabal he said the residents have been immensely suffering without the drinking water for the last one week resulting into crisis like situation in the area. NC leader said that similar reports have been received from Neel, Pogal-Paristan, Khari-Trigam, Ukharhal, Ramsoo, Sarbagni, Tanka, Sarachi, Mahu-Mangit, Sumar, Amkoot, Thachi, Chapnari, Ramsoo, Chamalwas, Chaknarwa, Sangaldan, Gool, Ramban, Batote and other several  villages of District Ramban and Gool.

"The ongoing power outages and water shortages have severely disrupted daily life and caused immense hardship for the people, especially during this unprecedented heat wave,"  Shaheen stated. He underscored the urgency of the situation, urging the concerned authorities to prioritize these issues and implement immediate solutions to mitigate the suffering of the residents.

He emphasised that in the absence of elected public representatives, it has become even more crucial for the heads of relevant departments to take prompt action. "The administration must step in to address these critical challenges faced by the people. We cannot afford delays in resolving these fundamental issues," he added.

The National Conference leader reiterated his commitment to working alongside local communities to ensure that their voices are heard and their basic needs are met.  He expressed hope that the authorities would respond swiftly to the crisis and provide much-needed relief to the affected villages.