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The neglected Thoubal River, similar to a drain, still runs lifeless as it is the dry season now and fewer people are using the river water as it runs on a dangerous level of NTU.
The crux behind climate change-induced water problems in the Northeast is the drying up of the mountain springs, which feed every other water source in the region.
Launched in 2019 with a budget of Rs 3,137.42 crore, predominantly funded by the central government (90 per cent), the JJM implementation in Manipur is stuck at a mere 77 per cent, struggling to overcome hurdles posed by ongoing ethnic conflicts.
The villagers have been using excavators to get water from the river by digging multiple holes in the Tumit River, Purum Chumbang village chairman KH Donhra Chothe said.
The minister came for the inspection in order to find out the solution to solve the current water scarcity crisis.
Relating water shortage in the state to deforestation that causes climate change or variation, Manipur Health Minister Sapam Ranjan appealed to the people to stop deforestation particularly in the hill areas.
IFP Editorial: Water is not flowing in the PHED pipes anymore since the last six/seven months and people are buying water from private water tankers at exorbitant rates and no one seems to bother.
Locals of Chingkoibung Village (Babukhal) Hilghat Gram Panchayat in Jiribam district urged the authorities concerned to complete the unfinished project of the water reservoir scheme under PM Jal Jeevan Mission.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh launched the Water Treatment Plant at Chingkheiching for Imphal city and the Water Treatment Plant at TV Tower, Laiwangma part II.
Chingkhai Ching water scheme will be reaching Cheirao Ching water reservoir within a few days and will help improve the water crisis, Manipur PHED Minister MLA Sushindro said.
Most of the major rivers in Imphal valley have dried up due to the large-scale poppy cultivation in hill ranges, CAFPD Minister L Susindro said after taking an aerial survey of poppy plantations in the state.
IFP Editorial: For those who could afford to buy 10,000 litre at Rs 7,000 and 1,700 litres at Rs 500, it is alright. But to the poor urban families, it has become a major burden with the MLAs turning a blind eye to the woes of the poor who cannot afford to buy water.
IFP Editorial: Manipur PHED needs to pool in public and private water tankers for supply of drinking water to the general populace who are now facing water scarcity.
IFP Editorial: A rethink in the digging of tubewells and borewells for irrigation purposes is required.
IFP Editorial: In spite of the water scarcity in Imphal city, PHED Minister Dikho has been missing from action and not once has he addressed the general public about the water scarcity and his plans to overcome it.
IFP Editorial: Water is not flowing in the PHED pipes anymore since the last 5/6 months and people are buying water from private water tankers at exorbitant rates and no one seems to bother.
Manipur receives good rainfall and several places in the valley area are considered flood prone and hill areas suffer the problem of flash floods and heavy landslides every monsoon season.
People, including children, stood in long queues every morning and evening to get a bucket or pot of water from the sources available.
On normal days, a private water tanker with the capacity of 2,500 litres reportedly charge Rs 450 per trip. However, the charge has increased to Rs 900 per trip recently.
Water scarcity problem is more acute in the district headquarters (town area), where the population is concentrated and urbanisation is expanding by the year.
