Howrah's Ghorofa Canal: Residents Face Severe Water Crisis Amidst Foul Water
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News18•29-01-2026, 12:58
Howrah's Ghorofa Canal: Residents Face Severe Water Crisis Amidst Foul Water
- •Residents along Howrah's Ghorofa Canal, part of Ward No. 46 of Howrah Municipality, face a severe clean water shortage despite abundant canal water.
- •The canal water is foul-smelling, dirty, and black, yet locals are forced to use it for daily chores due to lack of alternatives.
- •Over a hundred families rely on only two government tube wells; if one breaks, they must travel to Santragachi Rail Yard for water.
- •Fetching water from Santragachi involves risking lives by crossing railway tracks, often without success, exacerbating the scarcity.
- •Locals like Kakoli Malik, Kochi Malik, and Sonai Rana complain that despite repeated appeals, the administration has not resolved the water crisis.
Why It Matters: Ghorofa Canal residents in Howrah endure extreme hardship due to a severe clean water crisis, forcing reliance on foul canal water.
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