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Kupwara, Sep 10 (KNS): Residents of several villages in Mawer area of Qalamabad tehsil in north Kashmir's Kupwara district have expressed concern over an acute shortage of drinking water and urged the Jal Shakti Department to restore regular supply.

Residents of Audoora, Warpura, Dungsa, Chak Audoora and Umarabad Lam Audoora, among other areas, said they have been facing difficulties in meeting their daily water requirements for the past week.

Locals alleged that potable water is also being diverted or used for irrigation, construction and other non-essential purposes, aggravating the shortage.

Residents of Lam Audoora alleged that some individuals had damaged an approximately four-inch water supply pipeline in the area over the past few years and diverted water towards agricultural fields.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

They said such practices were affecting the availability of drinking water and called for measures to prevent misuse and wastage of potable water.

The residents urged the Jal Shakti Department to conduct an immediate assessment of the affected areas, repair damaged pipelines and take effective steps to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply.

They also appealed to people to avoid unnecessary consumption and wastage of potable water and cooperate in conserving the available water resources.

Residents said while ensuring adequate drinking water remains the responsibility of the concerned department, people must also use the available water judiciously.(KNS)