THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With summer peaking and water bodies drying up, the coastal belt from Poonthura to Pozhiyoor is facing an acute water shortage.
The situation at Vizhinjam is such that the residents have to depend on private water tankers to quench their thirst.
“Everyday, the residents have to stand on long queues to collect water from the private parties, who are exploiting our situation.
The situation is no different at Poonthura, Pozhiyoor and Valiyathura.
Moreover, the government promise to supply water in tankers has also not been fulfilled yet,” Dolly said.
He added regular water supply, however, has not been restored yet.
‘No information on scarcity’ District Panchayat president V K Madhu said the water supply through the tanker lorries had not begun as they are yet to receive any information regarding water scarcity in the coastal areas.
The district panchayat has also started implementing the Rs 200 crore ‘Jalasaree’ project to restore old ponds and water bodies and dig new ones.
“It is true that the coastal areas have issues.
However, I will check with the authorities and will do my best to ensure a regular water supply”, Shainamol said.