Howrah's Ghorofa Canal: Residents Face Severe Water Crisis Amidst Foul Water

• Residents along Howrah's Ghorofa Canal, part of Ward No. 46 of Howrah Municipality, face a severe clean water shortage despite abundant canal water.
• The canal water is foul-smelling, dirty, and black, yet locals are forced to use it for daily chores due to lack of alternatives.
• Over a hundred families rely on only two government tube wells; if one breaks, they must travel to Santragachi Rail Yard for water.
• Fetching water from Santragachi involves risking lives by crossing railway tracks, often without success, exacerbating the scarcity.
• Locals like Kakoli Malik, Kochi Malik, and Sonai Rana complain that despite repeated appeals, the administration has not resolved the water crisis.

Why It Matters: Ghorofa Canal residents in Howrah endure extreme hardship due to a severe clean water crisis, forcing reliance on foul canal water.