SRINAGAR, Apr 18: Authorities have announced a temporary disruption in potable drinking water supply across several areas of Ganderbal district and rural parts of Srinagar district due to scheduled maintenance works on the Sindh Power Canal.
Officials said the interruption will take place from 6:00 a.m. on April 21, 2026, and continue until 10:00 a.m. on April 23, 2026. The shutdown is part of Phase-II of urgent repair and maintenance operations being carried out by the Canal Maintenance Division (CMD), Ganderbal.
The maintenance work will affect the flow of raw water to various treatment plants dependent on the canal system, resulting in a complete halt in water distribution to multiple during the period.
In Ganderbal district, the disruption will impact a wide range of areas including Ganderbal Town, Nagbal, Rangil, Dariend, Malshaibagh, Babadaryadin, Khalamulla, Banjar Basti, Nunner, Gutlibagh, Baba Wayil, Wayil, Wayil Wudder, Nadirbagh, Bobsipora, Chappergund, Budurkund, Bandibagh, Arch, Serch, Suderbagh, Chowdribagh, Malpora, Hard Muradabagh, Gundrehman, Harran, Tulbagh, Kachan, Gundmumin, Hakimgund, Hatborah, Kustooripora, Sehpora, Shalbugh, Chundina, Gogjigund, Malikpora, Kokgund, Devpora, Korag, Gadoora, Kujjar, Rakhi Harran, Benehama, Manigam, Tulamulla, Waheedpora, Theeru, and Larsun.
Similarly, in the rural belts of Srinagar district, localities such as Gulab Bagh, Zakura, Habak, Shaheen Colony, Meerakshah Colony, Fazal-haq Colony, Fisherman Colony, Shuhama, Chatterhama, Warpoh, Bakura, Inderhama, Syedpora, Daedi Novbug, Khimber Hadoora, Syedpora Humchi, Wanihama, Batapora, Gassu Bakura, Qurashi Mohalla, Tulbagh Shanpora, Guzerbal, Palpora, New Colony, Kreshbal, Bakshipora, Tangpora, Gurhanjipora, Chonchifakir, Pamposh Colony, Goripora, Shunglipora, Bank Colony, Kounsar Colony, adjoining areas, and Dagpora Anchar will also face the impact.
Officials have advised residents in all affected locations to make necessary arrangements and store sufficient water ahead of the shutdown to avoid inconvenience.
For emergency water requirements, the public can reach out to the designated helpline numbers: 0194-2416292, 9697946908, 8491052446, and 9797073882 (available on landline and WhatsApp).