Water supply to Abohar channels shuts tomorrow

Water supply in Abohar branch canal, Malukpura distributary, Daulatpura minor (sub-canal), Ramsara minor and Panjawa distributary will be closed from December 2 to 17 for cleaning of these channels.

Sources in the Municipal Corporation said there might not be any problem in ensuring drinking water supply for two weeks as consumption had decreased with the change in weather. People have already been warned against using water for washing vehicles and sprinkling outside their houses or on roads in the markets. Violation of the directions attracted a fine of at least Rs 500.

The closure of water supply is likely to affect farmers who were yet to sow wheat. Agriculture experts said the ideal time for sowing wheat in the state was from November 1 to 15.