GANGTOK: In view of acute water shortage at various resource points due to inadequate rainfall in winter, the water supply in the serviced zones in the state capital will be made only once every day, a senior official said on Wednesday.A trial run is being conducted by Public Health and Engineering Department (PHED) engineers to regulate water supply in different areas of the state capital, and it will be operationalised once the mechanism gets finalised, he said.”We will supply water in the service zones in Gangtok and only once during the day due to acute scarcity of the natural resource,” PHED Secretary Sailendra Sharma told reporters here.Since the drinking water is the very basis of life, domestic use must take precedence, and accordingly, the commercial establishments must reduce activities marginally during this critical period, he said.Amid the prevailing scarcity of water due to the drying up of natural sources due to lack of rainfall for months, it becomes imperative to curtail wastage as the continued dry conditions may lead to an acute shortage in the coming months.In view of the prevailing situation, all households are requested to adopt measures to avoid wastage and consider installing float valves to ensure equitable flow to houses with lower pressure if the tanks overflow due to higher differential pressure, he said.Any wastage detected may invite strict action, Sharma warned.”Together, through responsible use and collective effort, we can safeguard this most vital resource and ensure equitable access for every household,” the PHED official said.It may be mentioned that Gangtok has been facing a water crisis for some time due to an unprecedented situation of insufficient rainfall since November last year.Under the directions of chief minister Prem Singh Tamang, a project under ADB funding for bringing water from the alternate sources is already in an advanced stage of completion.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘GST After Death?’ Sitharaman Takes Dig at TMC During Budget ReplyRespect One, Call Another Traitor? Sitharaman Exposes Rahul’s Double StandardsBaloch Leader Akhtar Mengal Stuns Pakistan, Says Balochistan’s ‘Separation Is The Only Option Now”Modi Sold Bharat Mata’: Rahul Blasts Centre Over India-US Trade Deal, Govt hits back’India A Priority, No Second Class Citizen’: Jamaat Chief’s Big Statement Before Key Bangladesh VoteBangladesh Elections 2026: Key Players and Why India, China & Pakistan Are WatchingEntertainment Value Or Evidence? Hardeep Puri Blasts Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Buffoonery’ On Epstein FilesMuhammad Yunus Assures Smooth Handover Ahead Of Bangladesh’s First Elections After Hasina Exit”If You Had Taken My Advice” Jagdambika Pal Responds To Rahul Gandhi’s Ex-Congress Jab“Will Move Privilege Notice Against Rahul Gandhi”: BJP Slams Rahul Over ‘Baseless Allegations’123Photostories5 fire safety measures every residential building must have5 heartfelt romance dramas on Peacock that are a must-watch ahead of Valentine’s DayKerala Assembly polls 2026: PM Modi kick starts BJP’s campaign with launch of several development projects260 million Indians consume tobacco, 14–16% drink alcohol: The preventable crisis behind over 1.3 million deaths in the country6 successful conservation stories from India, and why they are such great news6 desi Indian pulses (dal) with GI tag and how they are consumedChinese New Year travel guide: 5 cities to experience the magicInside MS Dhoni’s lavish garage: 5 stunning cars that define his style10 traditional local dishes from Hyderabad that are a must-tryArchana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi open up about their parenthood journey; son Aaryamann says, “I have had the worst depression, won’t wish it on anyone”123Hot PicksMumbai Mayor SelectionGold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionBharat BandhIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingEngland vs West Indies Live ScoreScott NiedermayerBengaluru Techie MurderMM NaravaneKhwaja AsifBengaluru Businessman Bank Account HackedKiren RijijuHind Al OwaisBOB Assistant Admit CardWhen JEE Main Result Out
GANGTOK: In view of acute water shortage at various resource points due to inadequate rainfall in winter, the water supply in the serviced zones in the state capital will be made only once every day, a senior official said on Wednesday.A trial run is being conducted by Public Health and Engineering Department (PHED) engineers to regulate water supply in different areas of the state capital, and it will be operationalised once the mechanism gets finalised, he said.“We will supply water in the service zones in Gangtok and only once during the day due to acute scarcity of the natural resource,” PHED Secretary Sailendra Sharma told reporters here.Since the drinking water is the very basis of life, domestic use must take precedence, and accordingly, the commercial establishments must reduce activities marginally during this critical period, he said.Amid the prevailing scarcity of water due to the drying up of natural sources due to lack of rainfall for months, it becomes imperative to curtail wastage as the continued dry conditions may lead to an acute shortage in the coming months.In view of the prevailing situation, all households are requested to adopt measures to avoid wastage and consider installing float valves to ensure equitable flow to houses with lower pressure if the tanks overflow due to higher differential pressure, he said.Any wastage detected may invite strict action, Sharma warned.“Together, through responsible use and collective effort, we can safeguard this most vital resource and ensure equitable access for every household,” the PHED official said.It may be mentioned that Gangtok has been facing a water crisis for some time due to an unprecedented situation of insufficient rainfall since November last year.Under the directions of chief minister Prem Singh Tamang, a project under ADB funding for bringing water from the alternate sources is already in an advanced stage of completion.
