Coimbatore’s water woes escalate
The HinduCoimbatore has been grappling with an acute shortage of drinking water since December 2023, attributed to reduced supply from the Siruvani dam by the Kerala government. In response to the erratic drinking water supply, households, like that of S. Vandana in Gandhima Nagar, have resorted to boiling and consuming salt water, considering it a more economical option compared to purchasing from private tankers. A general physician practicing in Ukkadam said, “We have been witnessing an increase in patients with sour throats due to consuming tap water supplied by the corporation. Adding to the woes, residents note disparities in water supply frequency among different zones, with the ones in the East receiving water as infrequently as once every 10-14 days, prompting questions regarding equitable distribution. However, the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation refutes claims of issues with drinking and salt water supply in the city.
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