No Water Supply in Shillong on September 16

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaSeptember 15, 2021

The Executive Engineer (PHE), GSWS Division No-II, Mawphlang has informed the general public that after commissioning of newly laid 1000 mm dia Gravity Main Line with effect from 2^nd September, 2021 till date, the water quality is still turbid which requires to revert the supply from the existing 750 mm dia Gravity Main Line.

While releasing the water on the evening of 13^th September, 2021 through the 750 mm dia main line, bursting of pipeline occurred at Pomlum Village, Upper Shillong. Due to the breakdown of 750 mm dia pipeline there will be no water supply till the evening of 16^th September, 2021.

The areas which will be affected during the above period are Shillong Municipal Board areas, Shillong Cantonment Board areas, Nongthymmai and Mawlai.

Every effort is being made to complete the repair works for restoration of normal water supply by the evening of 16^th September, 2021.