IndiaResidents of Veerankuppam village staged a protest on Wednesday, blocking a main road to demand the resumption of regular water supply. The community, primarily women, faced severe water shortages due to dried-up lakes, ponds, and borewells, forcing them to travel up to 10 kilometers to fetch water. The village, home to approximately 2,500 families, relies on water supplied by the civic body as groundwater is saline. Local authorities, including police and revenue officials, intervened and assured action, instructing panchayat officials to restore regular water distribution. Panchayat officials noted that daily water needs are met through borewells in the village and neighboring areas, though one borewell had become non-functional due to low groundwater levels.
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