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Residents of Madhia village under Singakhunta panchayat in Soro block of Balasore district are grappling with a severe water shortage, as their only tube well, installed nearly 20 years ago, has become dysfunctional. The worsening crisis has forced dozens of women to queue for hours each day just to collect a small quantity of water.
According to reports, the tube well, which serves as the sole source of water for nearly 60 families in the village, now yields little to no water. Villagers have expressed frustration that despite raising the issue multiple times, the government has failed to take meaningful action.
One villager sha...