IMPHAL, May 3: Oinam MLA Dr. I Ibohalbi with the assistance of PHED have been distributing water for the last three days as the assembly constituency is grappling with an acute shortage of water for drinking and other domestic purposes.
It is reported that the distribution drive will continue till the water scarcity problem improves. Meanwhile, the ferrying of water from Waroiching by using tankers still continues.
Chongtham Ibohal, ex-chairman of Oinam Nagar Panchayat said that he appreciated the arrangements made to meet the demands of water for daily usage amidst the present water scarcity but, however, requested the government to take preventive measures to avoid the occurrence of such water problems by putting in place proper policies.
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