Gauhati high court directs the state government to file an affidavit regarding the demarcation of Deepor Beel by the revenue department. The court is hearing a case over alleged illegal activities in the area.
Heavy rainfall in Guwahati caused by Cyclone Remal leads to severe waterlogging in low-lying areas, disrupting city life. Officials warn of potential river channel collapse. No loss of life reported. Guwahati Municipal Corporation clears clogged drains to facilitate water drainage. Updates on Cyclone Remal's impact in Kolkata and Bangladesh.
Residents in many parts of Guwahati are facing water scarcity due to the delayed completion of the South Central Guwahati water project by GMC. Chandmari, Kharghuli, Chenikuthi, and Silpukhuri are among the areas affected by irregular water supply. The project, with a capacity of 191 million litres per day, is expected to benefit around 1.5 lakh households once fully operational.
24x7 drinking water supply has improved in cities like Puri, Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack in Odisha, but challenges remain. Initiatives like Sujal aim to provide safe drinking water, but slums still face water problems. Watco CEO Pradipta Swain highlights efforts to expand 24x7 water supply.
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