Councillors raise drinking water shortage issue at Tirunelveli Corporation council meeting
Councillors at the Tirunelveli Corporation meeting addressed the severe drinking water shortage affecting various city areas. They urged the corporation to expedite the incomplete Murappanadu drinking water scheme and highlighted issues such as sewage contamination and slow restoration of roads. The meeting included discussions on health concerns related to water quality and the need for better infrastructure to manage sewage effectively.
- ▪Councillors raised complaints about severe drinking water shortages in Tirunelveli.
- ▪The Murappanadu drinking water scheme has remained incomplete despite being launched for expansion areas.
- ▪Residents in Melapalayam are suffering from diseases like jaundice due to water quality issues.
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Several councillors of Tirunelveli Corporation raised complaints over severe drinking water shortage in various parts of the city, stating the residents were facing immense hardship.The issue was raised at the council meeting of Tirunelveli corporation held on Friday. The meeting was chaired by Mayor G. Ramakrishnan, in the presence of Corporation Commissioner Monika Rana.Speaking at the meeting Palayamkottai zonal chairman Francis said severe water shortage had persisted in Palayamkottai zone for the past few weeks.
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