Uttarakhand's monsoon woes: 424 water schemes damaged

Uttarakhand has reported extensive damage to its drinking water infrastructure, with 424 water supply schemes affected by the recent monsoon and related disasters. Pithoragarh district recorded the highest number of damaged schemes with 115, followed closely by Dehradun with 104. These disruptions have impacted both rural and urban areas, causing water scarcity for residents.

Significant resources are being allocated to address the crisis. Approximately Rs 1.1 crore has been spent on immediate temporary repairs, while permanent restoration works worth nearly Rs 8.3 crore are in progress throughout the state. Officials assure that water supply has been restored in all affected schemes, with ongoing work on permanent solutions for 46 schemes supported by the World Bank.