The department is replacing damaged sections of the main rising and gravity pipelines of the Chakki Lift Water Supply (LWS) Scheme, the primary source of drinking water for Nurpur. A Rs 1.25 crore work tender has been awarded for the project, which includes replacing damaged infrastructure and shifting vulnerable pipeline stretches from landslide-prone areas to safer locations. Work is currently progressing on a war footing.For several years, residents have experienced recurring water supply interruptions during the monsoon. However, the situation turned critical last August and September when torrential rains triggered massive landslides along the pipeline route.
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The landslides repeatedly damaged the network between Chakki and Nurpur, crippling the scheme for more than six weeks and forcing the department to spend substantial funds on repeated emergency repairs.The prolonged water crisis sparked widespread resentment among residents, who accused the department of failing to take preventive measures. The situation took a tragic turn when Arjun, a 24-year-old resident of Ward No. 3, was electrocuted and died while arranging water from a private tanker during the disruption. The incident triggered intense public outrage, leading to protests against departmental officials.According to Deepak Garg, Chief Engineer of the JSD (Dharamsala), the project is being funded jointly under the Post Disaster Need Assessment (PDNA) programme and the maintenance budget of the urban water supply scheme.