SRINAGAR, Feb 18: The Executive Engineer of the Water Works Division in Srinagar has issued an “urgent public notice” regarding a 30-hour shutdown of the Sindh Power Canal HEP in Old Ganderbal for the desilting of the Forebay.
According to the urgent public notice, this shutdown is set to occur from ‘22nd to 23rd February 2025’ as part of essential repairs being conducted by the Department of Civil Investigation & Design Wing, JKPDC.
It states that as a result of this work, the supply of raw water to the Water Treatment Plants in Nishat, Alusteng, and Rangil will be significantly affected. This will consequently impact the availability of potable water in many areas of Srinagar City and the neighboring regions.
The notice also indicates that the areas affected include: Zakoora, Gulab Bagh, Alusteng, Shuhama, Hadoora, Chatterhama, Khalmulla, Habak, Naseem Bagh, Busserbagh, Malla Bagh, Pandach, Buchpora, Soura, Anchar, Bohlouhpora, Zoonimar, Nowshera, Bagh I Ali Mardan Khan, Zadibal, Hawal, Alamgari Bazar, Rajouri Kadal, Nallahmar, Nawakadal, Bohori Kadal, Nowhatta, Lal Bazar, Hazratbal, Sadribal, Nigeen, Saida Kadal, Rainawari, Khanyar, Khayam, Nowpora, Dalgate, Konkhan, Gagribal, Nehru Park, Dal areas, Brein, Gupkar, Sonwar, Indra Nagar, Shivpora, Batwara, Pandrethan, Lal Chowk, Court road, Residency Road, M.A road, Bishembar Nagar, Babademb, Fateh Kadal, Barbarshah, Fateh Kadal, Habba Kadal, Gow Kadal, Shaheed Gunj, Karan Nagar, Kakasarai, Balgarden, Chattabal, Kawdara, Eidgah, Mahrajgunj, Zaina Kadal, Saidpora, Bemina, Firdous Abad, Parts of Batmaloo, Qamarwari, ZainaKoot, Noorabad, Umerabad, and nearby localities.
In the meantime, an official from the Jal Shakti Department has assured that the current situation is under control, with drinking water supplies being sustained throughout Kashmir.
The notice further advises the public to store an adequate amount of water to fulfill their needs. Additionally, hospitals operating within and around Srinagar City are urged to maintain close communication with PHE authorities during the shutdown period. For any complaints or issues related to the shortage of water supply, the public is encouraged to reach out to the PHE Provincial Control Room, which will be available 24/7 for public assistance.
The contact numbers for the provincial control room are: 0194-2477207, 0194-2452047 (Landline Numbers), and WhatsApp Numbers: 9419413914, 9419413915. (KNO)
