Thiruvananthapuram Corporation making all possible interventions to address drinking water scarcity: Mayor Rajesh
Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V.V. Rajesh stated that the Corporation is taking all possible measures to address the ongoing drinking water scarcity in the city. He emphasized the need for a long-term solution through a major drinking water project with support from the State and Union governments. In the interim, the Corporation is deploying water tankers and operating a 24/7 control room to respond to public demands promptly.
- ▪The Thiruvananthapuram Corporation is deploying water tankers across the city to manage drinking water scarcity.
- ▪A round-the-clock control room has been established to dispatch tankers within an hour of receiving requests.
- ▪Mayor V.V. Rajesh highlighted that existing water supply projects are three decades old and inadequate for the current population.
- ▪The Aruvikkara reservoir, a key water source, often dries up even during the monsoon season.
- ▪The Corporation is seeking collaboration with the State and Union governments for a sustainable drinking water solution.
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With the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation facing criticism from various quarters over drinking water scarcity, Mayor V.V. Rajesh said that the civic body has made all possible interventions to address the issue. Addressing a press conference here on Thursday, he said that a lasting solution to the problem can be found only through a major drinking water supply project with the cooperation of the State and Union governments.“The drinking water projects that the city depends on now were implemented thirty years ago. However the city’s population has gone up since then. The reservoir in Aruvikkara usually goes dry in the monsoon. We need to find alternatives with an eye on the future. The Corporation will make all necessary interventions with the State and Union governments for this.
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