AGARTALA, April 12 (TIWN): In another bizarre incident, Locals of Sonamura sub-division on Tuesday encircled Sonamura SDM office over water scarcity in the area.

Locals have even blocked the road demanding to take immediate action over the water crisis in the area.

It is to be mentioned here that most of the tribal hamlets including the areas of Longtrai valley and Baramura area are still facing the crisis of water.

It is shocking that in this golden era where Ministers claims about development and smart city, safe drinking water is still scarce for most families in the interior.

The people of the area are suffering from a massive shortage of water with the beginning of the dry spell.

According to the sources information, many tribal families in the interior witnessed to be suffering from various waterborne diseases.

However, the situation has occurred with collecting water from open stream, small fountains and other minor water bodies that consist of major pollutants.

The area is facing an acute crisis of water for last many days.  The people of this area walk a few kilometers in search of water under the scorching sun every day. Especially, the woman of this village carries 4 to 5 heavy pots over their head and fetches water from the wells and the brooks.

As water supply from the public water tap is unpredictable, the women are witnessed waiting in long queue for collecting water from the public water tap. Sometimes water pressure dips so low that they return with an empty bucket.

However, day by day people are facing terrible situation due to water scarcity in the area.