Debra Faces Severe Water Crisis: PHE Pump Malfunction Leaves 60 Families Dry for Months

• Sixty families in Sandpur, Debra, West Medinipur, are facing a severe drinking water crisis for nearly four months.
• The problem stems from a malfunctioning PHE drinking water pump, which has been out of order.
• Residents allege that informing local panchayat officials and other authorities has not resolved the issue.
• Families are forced to rely on school tube wells or private submersible pumps for their daily water needs.
• The local Gram Panchayat head, Pinku Sona Panda, acknowledged the problem and assured quick resolution and investigation.

Key Questions Answered

What is the Gram Panchayat's plan to resolve Debra's drinking water shortage?

The Gram Panchayat has assured to look into the matter of the broken PHE drinking water pump.

How are Sandpur residents managing daily water needs without the PHE pump?

Sandpur residents are fetching water from school tube wells and private submersible pumps. This is due to the PHE drinking water pump being non-functional for approximately four months.