Category : Water Pollution | Location : Punjab | Posted on 2024-04-21 23:51:55
The residents of Gaunspur have alleged that the villagers, including children, are suffering from various skin problems, Hepatitis A/E and hair issues because of consuming groundwater polluted by the Buddha Nullah. Former sarpanch (panchayat head) Sukhdev Singh said that the water supply to the village is only for a for four hours a day, 7am to 9 am and 5 pm to 7pm, which is inadequate for daily use.