Residents block key stretch near Ambur demanding resumption of water supply

…protested against panchayat officials, demanding resumption of water supply. Local police and revenue officials reached to the spot and pacified residents, who dispersed peacefully after assurance from authorities. “ We have instructed panchayat officials to ensure regular water supply for consumption. We will also ensure that such basic amenities are available to residents without any delay ,” said a revenue official. Panchayat officials said on an average, over 1.25 lakh litres of water is required for household consumption alone every day. Most of the water is sourced from two borewells in Cheyyar river.…

…street corner tanks were provided by the local panchayat on a regular basis. Irregular supply of water forced residents to travel at least 5-10 km to fetch a few pots of water from Cheyyar and Vembakkam towns. “ The Panchayat has completely stopped water supply to households in the hamlet for many weeks. As groundwater in the area is salty, we depend on water provided by the civic body for consumption ,” said B. Kanchana, a resident. Around 10 a.m, residents gathered at the centre of the village and protested against panchayat officials, demanding resumption of water supply. Local police and revenue officials reached…

…including street corner tanks were not provided by the local panchayat on a regular basis. Irregular supply of water made residents travel at least 5-10 km to fetch a few pots of water from Ambur and Pernambut towns. “ The panchayat has completely stopped water supply to households in the hamlet since several days. As groundwater in the area is salty, we depend on water provided by the civic body for consumption ,” said R. Sumitha, a resident. Around 8 a.m on Wednesday, residents blocked the stretch, demanding resumption of water supply. Local police and revenue officials reached the spot and pacified agitated residents, who…