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At a time when devotees observe the holy Sawan month with rituals and fasting, residents of Jatni town are grappling with a severe water crisis. For the past four days, the piped water supply has come to a complete halt in several parts of the town, leading to widespread hardship.
The 24x7 supply system managed by WATCO has reportedly been non-functional, leaving households without drinking water. Locals have been forced to depend on private sources or travel long distances to fetch water, even for basic needs.
Several residents have alleged repeated disruptions in supply due to WATCO's poor planning and lack of maintenance. The...