Residents Protest Severe Water Shortages in Kalyan-Dombivli Amid Contamination Issues
Acute water shortage in Kalyan-Dombivli: sewage-tainted water, 60% cuts spark residents’ protest
Hindustan Times
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Residents in Kalyan and Dombivli, Maharashtra, are facing a severe water crisis, receiving contaminated water and experiencing supply cuts exceeding 60%. Protests erupted on March 30, demanding clean and consistent water supply as families struggle to meet basic needs amid allegations of corruption and infrastructure failures.
- 01Residents are receiving foul-smelling, sewage-contaminated water due to supply cuts.
- 02Protests led by women occurred outside the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) demanding better water access.
- 03Aging infrastructure and illegal connections are cited as major causes of the crisis.
- 04Allegations of corruption suggest that developers are forced to obtain illegal water connections.
- 05KDMC acknowledges the issue but cites outdated population data as a reason for inadequate water supply.
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Residents of Kalyan and Dombivli in Maharashtra are grappling with a severe water crisis, exacerbated by supply cuts of over 60% and the delivery of contaminated water that smells like sewage. On March 30, hundreds of women protested outside the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) headquarters, demanding clean and regular water. Former corporator Manoj Rai highlighted the aging infrastructure, with pipelines laid 25–35 years ago, as a key factor contributing to the crisis. Residents are now forced to ration water, with reports of supply reductions to as low as 30% in some areas. Allegations of corruption have surfaced, with claims that developers are pressured into obtaining illegal water connections. KDMC officials have acknowledged the issue, noting that the current water quota is based on the 2011 census, which does not reflect the current population of nearly 2.5 million. They have requested an additional 140 MLD of water from the government to address the situation.
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The ongoing water crisis severely affects daily life for residents, forcing families to ration water and skip bathing, which can lead to health issues and disrupt routines.
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