Kohima: Nagaland’s capital city, Kohima, is currently facing a severe water shortage crisis as the city’s water sources are affected by climate change, as per a top official.
Accordding to the Executive Engineer of the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) Urban Division in Kohima, the sources are spring sources, recharged only through the natural hydrological cycle.
This pattern, as per the officer, is affected by changing climatic patterns.
Through a statement, the officer urged the general public and consumers to cooperate amid severe water scarcity.
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The statement comes in response to the onset of dry spells and extreme dry phases witnessed over the past few weeks, significantly impacting water sources.
The Executive Engineer added that the division shall continue to serve the public within all means possible and for which the constant support of Kohima residents.
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