Lakhs Of Litres Of Drinking Water Wasted In Jamnagar As Sump Overflows; On-Duty Employee Allegedly Asleep
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At a time when Jamnagar is facing concerns over water scarcity and the threat of drought, lakhs of litres of drinking water allegedly went down the drain after a municipal water sump overflowed near Digjam Circle in the early hours of Wednesday. The incident has triggered public anger, with residents questioning how such a large quantity of treated water could be wasted because of alleged negligence by the Municipal Corporation's Water Works Department.
According to reports, the employee deployed at the sump had allegedly fallen asleep around 1.30 am, allowing the water tank to continue overflowing. Water accumulated inside and around the sump before spilling onto the main road and flowing through public streets.
Water Sump Overflows As Employee Allegedly Falls Asleep
The overflow reportedly continued while the employee responsible for monitoring the sump was asleep. With no timely intervention, a substantial volume of clean drinking water escaped from the facility and flooded the surrounding road.
The incident occurred near Digjam Circle, where residents and passers-by were taken aback by the sight of water flowing through the streets in the middle of the night.
Video Of Water Wastage Goes Viral
A video showing water gushing out of the sump and spreading across the road has gone viral on social media, bringing the alleged negligence to public attention.
According to reports, the municipal corporation took notice of the situation after an alert citizen informed the authorities. The water supply was subsequently shut off to stop the overflow.
Residents Demand Action Against Responsible Staff
The incident has drawn criticism from residents, particularly at a time when concerns over water availability remain high in Jamnagar.
Locals have questioned the monitoring arrangements at the municipal water facility and demanded strict disciplinary action against the employee and officials found responsible.
The incident has also raised questions about safeguards at critical water infrastructure and whether adequate supervision is in place to prevent the wastage of a resource that residents depend on for their daily needs.
