SABROOM, 21 July (TIWN): Local peoples of Rupaichari Block area under Rupaichari RD Block are reportedly facing water scarcity for last couple of months.

The situation prevailed as a mini deep tube well- the only source of water for altogether 56 families at Rupaichari RD Block adjacent area almost went out of order.

Though, the villagers informed the local block administration about the issue for several times, no initiative was made so far. At such situation, he villagers are forced to walk for miles to bring a pot of water from bore wells and other sources of water as no other source of water is available at the Panchayat & Village areas.

 Although the concerned authorities are claiming that they have taken steps to provide drinking water in rural areas, the villagers residing in different parts of the Block are also complaining about acute water shortage. The local women show protest in front of Rupaichari Block office before office time to meet the demand of water.

The severe crisis of water appeared as matter of concern.  On the other hand, wherever water is available, due to power crisis pump sets remain idle and irrigation becomes impossible.