Residents here are facing a severe water crisis as water sources continue to dry up. Depletion of water in the primary source- Etsuchukha Spring- has led to disruptions in regular supply to consumers and receding of water levels in local rivers significantly, worsening the situation.
With water scarcity at its peak, citizens are now being forced to purchase water at exorbitant rates, with prices touching Rs 600 per 1,000 litres and some at Rs 1,200 for 2000 litres. Drying up of rivers and springs has exacerbated the situation, making it difficult for residents to meet their daily water needs.
DC warns: To address the issue, the Wokha district administration has come up with strict guidelines to curb misuse of the Etsuchukha Spring water source, which has seen a significant decline in water levels. In an order, Deputy Commissioner Wokha Vineet Kumar, said unauthorised drawing of water in any form like water pumps/water pipes at the source (with no exception for private entities, tanker trucks, etc), washing clothes and bathing at the water source area, and dumping of any kind of waste inside the Etsuchukha Spring water compound have been strictly prohibited.
DC warned that strict penal action would be initiated against defaulters. Furthermore, he directed the PHE department Wokha to supervise and monitor for ensuring strict compliance by all, and taking punitive action against defaulters as per departmental set rules.
The noticed said the PHED would bring out regulations and instructions regarding supply of water for consumers.
Sunday, July 20, 2025