GANGTOK, 22 May: Due to heavy rains, water pipelines at the Char-chare source, around 9.5 kms from the reservoir at Selep, were washed away which disrupted water supply to the capital and surrounding areas on Wednesday, the DM East’s social media page informs.
Temporary restoration has been completed and water is now [as of Thursday evening] collecting in Selep reservoir. Water supply to affected areas in and around Gangtok will resume by Friday, the DM assures.
Temporary restoration has been completed and water is now [as of Thursday evening] collecting in Selep reservoir. Water supply to affected areas in and around Gangtok will resume by Friday, the DM assures.