KHATIMA NEWS
Haldwani
Residents of Safdar ka Baghicha in Haldwani’s Ward 28 faced a drinking-water shortage after a damaged pipeline connection contaminated household taps. The Jal Sansthan stopped supply as a precaution, repaired the break and said regular water service would resume from Saturday morning, according to the department.
Pithoragarh
A malfunctioning pump in the Thal pumping scheme has reduced water reaching Didihat to 3–4 MLD against daily demand of 7 MLD. Residents say the shortage has continued for 20 days, forcing them to book vehicles to collect water from natural sources. They have warned of an indefinite protest if supplies are not restored within one week.
Almora
Residents of Chaumu village in Almora protested an inspection of a proposed road to the Khatyadi drinking water pumping scheme. They said the route would pass through the village and could affect households along the roadside. The villagers sought an impartial inquiry, resolution of objections and a halt to further work until the review is completed.
Haldwani
Water supply from a tubewell serving Haldwani’s Rajpura area stopped on Thursday after about 10 metres of copper cable were stolen overnight. Residents faced shortages for daily needs. The Jal Sansthan has submitted a complaint to police and said supply will resume after a replacement cable is installed.
Nainital
Residents of Pandey Garden in Haldwani’s Mangal Padav area have reported a drinking water crisis continuing for 10 days. They submitted a memorandum to the Jal Sansthan office, saying disrupted supply has left several families struggling to secure water. Officials have promised an inspection of the affected pipeline.
Nainital
Water tankers are supplying 10 affected families in Haldwani’s Durga Colony after reports of suspected contaminated water, illness and the death of a student with jaundice in Bareilly. The Jal Sansthan and Health Department have collected separate samples, while the supply line remains shut pending a report expected on Saturday.
Nainital
6 engineers from the Jal Sansthan and Jal Nigam have been suspended after contaminated drinking water in Nainital’s Jyolikot area was linked to jaundice and diarrhoea. More than 400 people fell ill and 2 died, prompting protests, High Court scrutiny and corrective measures including water testing, chlorination and tanker supplies.
Nainital
Laboratory testing by the Pollution Control Board has detected high levels of faecal bacteria in drinking-water samples from Jeolikot and nearby areas of Nainital district. The findings have prompted fresh sampling, questions over routine testing by the Jal Sansthan and directions from the Nainital High Court for wider checks and official accountability.
