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Water cut in six Ahmedabad areas on 16 November
The Story in Brief
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will shut a trunk line after the morning supply on 16 November, cutting water in parts of Gota, Bodakdev, Thaltej, Bopal-Ghuma, Sarkhej and Maktampura. The work is linked to the Jaspur Water Treatment Plant network.
The AMC will replace the damaged spindle rod of a 1,300mm-diameter scour valve on the main trunk line near Lilapur lake, and shift a 750mm-diameter MS trunk line from Sarkhej National Highway-Cadila Circle towards APMC. The line-shifting work near Amber Tower and Classic Home is needed because the pipeline is obstructing ongoing drainage rehabilitation.
After the morning distribution, all staggered supplies will be suspended in the affected pockets of the North West and South West zones. The civic body said supply on 17 November would depend on available water stock.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The AMC's advance notice gives residents roughly 36 hours to store water, but the warning that supply on 17 November depends on stock leaves open the possibility of extended disruption. The valve replacement and line-shifting are routine maintenance, yet their location on the 200MLD Jaspur plant's main trunk line means any delay in repairs could widen the affected area. Residents in the named pockets should plan for at least a full day without piped supply after the morning distribution on 16 November.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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