Purulia Faces Severe Water Crisis: Residents Dig River Sand for Drinking Water

• Purulia district is experiencing a severe water crisis even before peak summer.
• Residents in villages near rivers are digging river sand to collect water.
• Many solar pumps are reportedly defunct, exacerbating the problem.
• Small and large water bodies and rivers are drying up due to low water retention capacity of the soil.
• Locals appeal to the administration for immediate action to mitigate future hardships.