SRINAGAR: Residents in large parts of Ganderbal district and rural areas of Srinagar are set to experience a temporary suspension of potable drinking water supply. The disruption, scheduled from April 25 to April 27, is a direct consequence of essential repair works planned for the Sindh Power Canal.
Information was available with The Chenab Times indicating that the Rural Water Supply Division Ganderbal of the Jammu and Kashmir Jal Shakti Department issued an urgent public notice detailing the planned shutdown. The Executive Engineer stated that the suspension is necessitated by Phase-II repair works on the Sindh Power (SP) Canal, which are scheduled to be undertaken by CMD Ganderbal. These repairs are critical for maintaining the integrity and operational efficiency of the water supply infrastructure.
During the stipulated period, the raw water supply to all water treatment plants and water supply schemes that rely on the Sindh Power Canal will be unavailable. This interruption in the raw water source will directly impact the treatment and distribution of potable water to the consumer end.
The potable water supply is slated to be suspended from 6:00 AM on Saturday, April 25, 2026, and is expected to resume by 6:00 AM on Monday, April 27, 2026. This two-day period will require consumers to make alternative arrangements for their water needs.
In Ganderbal district, a comprehensive list of affected areas has been released. These include Ganderbal Town, Nagbal, Rangil, Dariend, Malshaibagh, Babadaryadin, Khalamulla, Banjar Basti, Nunner, Gutlibagh, Baba Wayil, Wayil, Wayil Wudder, Nadirbagh, Bobsipora, Chappergund, Budurkund, Bandibagh, Arch, Serch, Suderbagh, Chowdribagh, Malpora, Hard Muradbagh, Gundrehman, Harran, Tulbagh, Kachan, Gundmumin, Hakimgund, Hatborah, Kustooripora, Sehpora, Shalbugh, Chundina, Gojigund, Malikpora, Kokgund, Devpora, Korag, Gadoora, Kujjar, Rakhi Harran, Benehama, Manigam, Tulamulla, Waheedpora, Theeru and Larsun. The extensive coverage highlights the significant impact of the repair works on the district’s water provision system.
Similarly, rural areas within the Srinagar district will also face disruptions. The affected localities include Gulab-Bagh, Zakura, Habak, Shaheen Colony, Meerakshah Colony, Fazal-haq Colony, Fisherman Colony, Shuhama, Chatterhama, Warpoh, Bakura, Inderhama, Syedpora, Daedi Nowbug, Khimber Hadoora, Syedpora Humchi, Wanihama, Batapora, Fazal Haq Colony, Gassu Bakura, Qurashi Mohalla Tulbagh, Shanpora Guzerbal, Palpora, New Colony, Kreshbal, Bakshipora, Tangpora, Gurhanjipora, Chonchifakir, Pamposh Colony, Goripora, Shunglipora, Bank Colony, Kounsar Colony and adjoining areas, including Dagpora Anchar. The notice aims to inform all affected households well in advance.
The Jal Shakti Department has advised the general public in the affected areas to store sufficient quantities of water prior to the commencement of the shutdown to mitigate inconvenience. For any emergencies or further information, residents have been provided with contact numbers: 0194-2416292 (landline) and mobile numbers 9697946908, 8491052446, and 9797073882.
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