The minister said complaints of serious lapses at the official level regarding drinking water distribution have been received and strict action will be taken in this regard. Kochi : Water resources minister Mons Joseph informed the assembly that a meeting of all officials concerned, including MLAs from Kochi, will be convened to discuss and decide on urgent measures to resolve the water crisis in the city.
Vinod said severe drinking water shortage is being experienced in areas like Chittoor, Vaduthala, Pachalam, Thattazham, Ayyappankavu, Elamakkara, Kaloor, PT Usha Road and TD Road. He pointed out that there is even a situation where disputes arise among people for drinking water. The MLA demanded that along with finding an immediate solution to the crisis, lapses in water distribution should be identified and accountability should be ensured.
On Tuesday, MLA T J Vinod raised the issue in the assembly regarding the severe drinking water shortage that has been continuing for the last three months in Kochi city and various areas of Ernakulam constituency.
In his reply to the submission, the minister also said as per govt order dated July 8, administrative sanction of Rs 523 crore has been given for the construction of a 190 MLD capacity water treatment plant at Aluva.
The minister said high-level officials have been directed to submit a report regarding the incident and that necessary strict action will be taken based on it. The objective of the project is to improve water distribution in Kochi Corporation limits and nearby areas like Keezhmad, Edathala, Choornikkara, Njarakkal, Elamkunnapuzha, Mulavukad, Nayarambalam, Varapuzha, Cheranalloor, Kadungalloor, Chellanam, Kumbalangi, Kadamakkudy, etc.