Water Supply Crisis Affects Thousands in Avadi for Over Two Weeks
Piped water supply elude thousands in Avadi for 15 days
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For over 15 days, more than 5,000 residents in Avadi, Tamil Nadu, have lacked piped water supply, relying on costly private tankers. The area struggles with inadequate infrastructure amid rapid urban growth, with only one-third of wards receiving regular water supply.
- 01Avadi requires around 47 million litres of water daily but receives only about 16 million litres.
- 02Residents pay between ₹3,500 and ₹5,000 for a load of water from private tankers, significantly higher than other Chennai areas.
- 03Only about 30,000 water connections are functional in densely populated neighborhoods like Paruthipattu and Kamaraj Nagar.
- 04Despite ₹350 crore allocated under the AMRUT scheme, progress on water supply infrastructure has been slow.
- 05Local officials claim water supply issues are limited to a few areas, contradicting residents' experiences.
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Avadi, a city in Tamil Nadu, has faced a severe water supply crisis for over 15 days, affecting at least 5,000 residents who now rely on private water tankers. Neighborhoods such as Annanur, Sakthi Nagar, and Vaishnavi Nagar are particularly impacted. The city, which depends on Metrowater and borewells, requires approximately 47 million litres of water daily but only receives about 16 million litres. Residents report spending up to ₹2,000 on private tankers due to the irregular supply. The local government has allocated ₹350 crore under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme, yet progress remains slow, with only 30,000 connections operational in high-density areas. Complaints about the lack of accessible officials and ineffective implementation of promised projects have been voiced by local leaders. In response, Avadi corporation officials claim that water supply disruptions are limited and that measures are being taken to address the issue.
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The lack of piped water supply forces residents to rely on expensive private tankers, significantly increasing their daily expenses.
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