Peerzada Zubair

Kupwara July 12 (KNS): Residents of remote village Mushkjal Warnow in Lolab area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Monday said that they are facing acute shortage of drinking water for over a week in this high temperature.

The residents of the area told KNS correspondent that they are being forced to walk miles to fetch water in scorching heat as taps have run dry, locals said.

They also said that “There is no alternative source of water. We don't have a drop of water for past five days, "said a resident.

Villagers appealed PHE deptt to pay attention towards the area and restore the water supply without further delay. (KNS)