Madhya Pradesh: Public Health Dept installs pumps in Jhonsar to tackle water scarcity

Madhya Pradesh Public Health Department has installed pumps in Jhonsar village after people complained of water scarcity. According to NS Bhide, Public Health Engg Dept (Jhabua), the officials are making further arrangements under the Jal Jeevan Mission. 

Speaking to the news agency ANI, he said, "The water level goes down there during summer, so they face problems during this time. If handpumps are not working, we'll get them repaired." Meanwhile, the residents of Jhonsar village have been storing water in drums and locking them to prevent water theft.

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According to the residents, the entire panchayat division is facing an acute water crisis. One of the villagers said, "Sometimes, the water gets stolen. So we keep it locked. We fetch water from 3 km away."

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Meanwhile, the villagers in Melghat and adjoining areas in Maharashtra's Amravati are also facing an acute water crisis. According to the villagers, they have to walk miles along rocky terrain in order to fetch water. One of the residents said, "It takes an entire day to fetch water. We fall sick due to drinking unhealthy water." The villagers have also requested the Maharashtra government to resolve the issue. 

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(With ANI Inputs)