Nettoor reels under water crisis as KWA fails to act
Though local councillors have staged protests demanding urgent repairs, the situation remains unresolved.
Residents say the water shortage has persisted for several weeks, severely disrupting daily life. Sheeba Jayan, a Nettoor resident working at a printing press in Kaloor, said families are now forced to rely on private water suppliers. "I live with my daughter and a large share of my income is spent on buying water.
We've been struggling to survive for weeks," she said. She added that despite lodging complaints with KWA, no action has been taken.
Saliny Anilraj, councillor of Nettoor North, said the crisis is especially severe for households with elderly patients, menstruating women and children. "People are forced to use bottled water even for basic needs. We've staged several protests, but officials appear indifferent," Anilraj said.
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CR Shanavas, opposition leader of Maradu municipality alleged that adding to the residents' woes, roads dug up for utility works were left unrepaired after excavation. "The road leading to Thirunettoor temple—visited by hundreds for the Karkidaka Vavubali ritual—has been left unfinished, with leaking pipes exposed. Many roads remain dug up and abandoned," he said.
With protests failing to yield results, residents now plan to approach the state govt seeking immediate intervention to restore water supply and repair damaged roads.
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