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Sources say that Wasa had demanded Rs15 million from the provincial government to complete the annual de-silting and cleaning exercise. However, the cash-strapped provincial finance department only approved Rs10 million for the purpose.
Further, sources said that Wasa has identified the points along Nullah Leh which require the most cleaning effort. Wasa had assured that the task will be completed before the monsoon season.
But owing to a shortage of funds, the waste management company has yet to begin work on cleaning 11 drains from which sewage is dumped into Nullah Leh.
Further, the department is facing severe financial constraints. It issued salaries of employees after a delay of 17 days, but not before the employees had started protesting.
Moreover, there is also a risk that the areas where the drains run through may flood during the upcoming monsoon season.
Water shortage
Residents of Union Council (UC)- 42 Dhoke Elahi Bukush and its adjoining areas have been protesting against the shortage of water for days now.
They accuse Wasa of failing to make suitable alternative arrangements to ensure uninterrupted supply of water to the area.
WITH ADDITIONAL INPUT FROM APP
Published in The Express Tribune, April 19th, 2019.
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