Drinking water woes: MLA stages protest in Alpy

Kottayam: People's representatives led by Ambalappuzha MLA H Salam staged protest in front of the Gandhi statue at Alappuzha collectorate on Monday demanding an immediate solution to the ongoing drinking water crisis in the region.
The two-hour strike was called off after assurances were given that the crisis would be resolved soon.
The protest was joined by councillors of Alappuzha municipality and panchayat members of Ambalappuzha South and Purakkad.The main reasons cited for the water crisis were the constant bursting of drinking water pipes due to the ongoing NH works and the failure to rectify the damages promptly.
Drinking water shortage is severe in Purakkad, some areas in Ambalappuzha South and Alappuzha municipality.
Salam alleged that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officials and the construction company have not taken responsibility for the issue.
He also accused the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) officials of criminal negligence in addressing the problem.
Following the strike, district collector Alex Varghese convened a meeting with KWA officials and representatives of the NH construction company.
It was decided that more teams would be deployed to resolve the drinking water issue.
Kottayam: People's representatives led by Ambalappuzha MLA H Salam staged protest in front of the Gandhi statue at Alappuzha collectorate on Monday demanding an immediate solution to the ongoing drinking water crisis in the region.
The two-hour strike was called off after assurances were given that the crisis would be resolved soon.
The protest was joined by councillors of Alappuzha municipality and panchayat members of Ambalappuzha South and Purakkad. The main reasons cited for the water crisis were the constant bursting of drinking water pipes due to the ongoing NH works and the failure to rectify the damages promptly.
Drinking water shortage is severe in Purakkad, some areas in Ambalappuzha South and Alappuzha municipality.
Salam alleged that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officials and the construction company have not taken responsibility for the issue.
He also accused the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) officials of criminal negligence in addressing the problem.
Following the strike, district collector Alex Varghese convened a meeting with KWA officials and representatives of the NH construction company.
It was decided that more teams would be deployed to resolve the drinking water issue.