Srinagar, Apr 18: Potable drinking water supply will remain disrupted in several areas of Ganderbal district and parts of rural Srinagar from April 21 to April 23 due to scheduled maintenance work on the Sindh Power Canal, officials said on Friday.
The disruption is part of Phase-II of urgent repair and maintenance being carried out by the Canal Maintenance Division (CMD), Ganderbal. The work will temporarily affect the supply of raw water to treatment plants dependent on the canal system, leading to suspension of water distribution in the affected areas.
According to officials, the water supply will remain suspended from 6:00 a.m. on April 21, 2026, until 10:00 a.m. on April 23, 2026.
In Ganderbal district, the affected areas include Ganderbal Town, Nagbal, Rangil, Dariend, Malshaibagh, Babadaryadin, Khalamulla, Banjar Basti, Nunner, Gutlibagh, Baba Wayil, Wayil, Wayil Wudder, Nadirbagh, Bobsipora, Chappergund, Budurkund, Bandibagh, Arch, Serch, Suderbagh, Chowdribagh, Malpora, Hard Muradabagh, Gundrehman, Harran, Tulbagh, Kachan, Gundmumin, Hakimgund, Hatborah, Kustooripora, Sehpora, Shalbugh, Chundina, Gogjigund, Malikpora, Kokgund, Devpora, Korag, Gadoora, Kujjar, Rakhi Harran, Benehama, Manigam, Tulamulla, Waheedpora, Theeru, and Larsun.
In rural Srinagar, the affected localities include Gulab Bagh, Zakura, Habak, Shaheen Colony, Meerakshah Colony, Fazal-haq Colony, Fisherman Colony, Shuhama, Chatterhama, Warpoh, Bakura, Inderhama, Syedpora, Daedi Novbug, Khimber Hadoora, Syedpora Humchi, Wanihama, Batapora, Gassu Bakura, Qurashi Mohalla, Tulbagh Shanpora, Guzerbal, Palpora, New Colony, Kreshbal, Bakshipora, Tangpora, Gurhanjipora, Chonchifakir, Pamposh Colony, Goripora, Shunglipora, Bank Colony, Kounsar Colony, adjoining areas, and Dagpora Anchar.
Authorities have advised residents in the affected areas to store sufficient water in advance to avoid inconvenience during the shutdown period.
For emergency assistance, the public can contact 0194-2416292, 9697946908, 8491052446, and 9797073882 (landline and WhatsApp).
