In Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, a significant water crisis has gripped the residents of Panchsheel Hanish Society, affecting around 1400 families. The root cause of this predicament lies in the malfunctioning of the pump house motor operated by the Greater Noida Authority, leading to a disruption in water supply since Thursday morning at 11 am. With the blazing heat adding to their woes, residents are resorting to various means to procure water, from water coolers near the guard room to pipes in the park, and even relying on tankers to fulfil their basic needs.Water Supply DisruptionDespite efforts by authorities to alleviate the situation through water tanker dispatches, the supply remains insufficient. Residents such as Ram Mohan Singh and Dheeraj Tripathi have voiced their concerns over the ineffective handling of the water problem, aggravated by the intense summer conditions. The depletion of the underground water tank within society further exacerbates the crisis due to escalating demand.ये तस्वीर मध्यप्रदेश के लातूर की नहीं, बल्कि देश के सबसे उभरते शहर ग्रेटर नोएडा (UP) की है। ग्रेनो प्राधिकरण के पंप हाउस की मोटर खराब है। पंचशील हाइनिश सोसायटी के 1400 परिवार बाल्टियों से कई मंजिल ऊपर तक पानी ढो रहे हैं। pic.twitter.com/gRq4NpMQ0Q— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) June 22, 2024Community ResilienceFaced with inadequate water reaching their flats, residents have taken matters into their own hands. Since Friday morning, individuals have been observed carrying containers of all kinds, including buckets, bottles, and pots, in search of water sources. Some have resorted to extracting water from nearby water coolers, while others have managed to extract water from park pumps. To facilitate access, the management arranged for water tankers to be strategically positioned under each tower for residents to collect water as needed.Lingering ChallengesDespite efforts to restore water supply, challenges persist. The dispatch of 15 water tankers by the Greater Noida Authority aimed to replenish underground tanks, but the inadequate pressure caused by the motor malfunction thwarted this effort. Consequently, water distribution remains uneven, with only certain floors in specific towers receiving water from the underground tank. Residents frustrations are palpable, with many pointing fingers at political distractions that detract from addressing the core water crisis issue.
