Srinagar, Feb 22: Residents in several parts of Srinagar are facing acute water shortages, causing daily life disruptions and raising concerns over basic civic infrastructure. Localities across the city, including old city areas and newly developed colonies, have reported low water pressure, irregular supply, and long gaps between deliveries.

Many households are forced to rely on tanker water, while others struggle with rationing, particularly during peak morning and evening hours. Residents say the shortage has affected daily chores, sanitation, and even drinking water needs. “We are getting water once in two or three days. Daily tasks like cooking and bathing have become very difficult,” said a resident from Raj Bagh.
Authorities attributed the crisis to a combination of factors, including old and leaking pipelines, insufficient water storage capacity, and increased demand due to population growth. Officials have also pointed to recent maintenance and repair work on main water supply lines, which has temporarily disrupted regular distribution.
The Srinagar Municipal Corporation has assured residents that measures are being taken to restore uninterrupted supply. Additional tankers have been deployed, and repair work on aging pipelines is underway. Citizens have been advised to store water and use it judiciously until the situation stabilizes.
Local experts warn that unless long-term solutions—such as modernizing infrastructure, increasing storage facilities, and improving water management—are implemented, water scarcity could become a recurring challenge in Srinagar, especially during the summer months.
Residents have called on authorities to expedite relief measures and ensure a consistent water supply, emphasizing that access to clean water is a fundamental necessity for all.