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Dead Rats Found in Drinking Water Tank Sparks Outrage in Uri

August 16, 2026 | BK NEWS SERVICE

Srinagar, Aug 16: Panic gripped Karkroo Mohalla in Nambla area of Uri after dead rats were allegedly found inside a drinking water storage tank and supply pipelines serving around 25 to 30 households.

The incident has triggered serious concerns among residents over the hygiene and safety of the drinking water supplied to the locality. Locals have urged the authorities to take immediate steps to ensure that the water is thoroughly cleaned and declared safe for consumption.

Taking note of the complaint, the Assistant Executive Engineer of PHE Uri told GNS that the affected water tank had already been cleaned and that the water supply to the locality would be restored within an hour.

Residents, meanwhile, have called for stronger preventive measures, including regular inspection and cleaning of water storage tanks and pipelines, to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

The incident has also raised concerns about the need for routine monitoring of community water infrastructure, particularly systems supplying drinking water directly to residential households.

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Dead Rats Found in Drinking Water Tank Sparks Outrage in Uri

August 16, 2026 | BK NEWS SERVICE

Srinagar, Aug 16: Panic gripped Karkroo Mohalla in Nambla area of Uri after dead rats were allegedly found inside a drinking water storage tank and supply pipelines serving around 25 to 30 households.

The incident has triggered serious concerns among residents over the hygiene and safety of the drinking water supplied to the locality. Locals have urged the authorities to take immediate steps to ensure that the water is thoroughly cleaned and declared safe for consumption.

Taking note of the complaint, the Assistant Executive Engineer of PHE Uri told GNS that the affected water tank had already been cleaned and that the water supply to the locality would be restored within an hour.

Residents, meanwhile, have called for stronger preventive measures, including regular inspection and cleaning of water storage tanks and pipelines, to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

The incident has also raised concerns about the need for routine monitoring of community water infrastructure, particularly systems supplying drinking water directly to residential households.


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