India

PoJK residents face traffic woes and water shortages

Residents of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir are facing a multitude of urban challenges that threaten their quality of life. From severe traffic congestion to critical water shortages and rising pollution levels, the urgency for immediate attention and action has never been greater.

Roshan Mughal, a local journalist, recently highlighted the severity of the traffic situation. He said, “The biggest problem in the city is traffic. The streets and lanes are very narrow. Another issue related to traffic is the lack of parking. People are facing difficulties due to these parking issues. Among these challenges is the lack of water, which is a basic necessity. Despite having ample water in the city, government mismanagement and inadequate supply connections lead to significant waste.”

The water crisis in PoJK is exacerbated by poor management and insufficient supply systems. Mughal explained, “Implementing a meter system for water usage could encourage people to conserve water. Currently, those in power can connect larger pipes while ordinary citizens struggle with shortages. As summer approaches, many areas often run dry due to increased demand, forcing residents to rely on tankers for their water supply. Now that summer is starting, this issue will intensify.”

Compounding these challenges is the alarming rise in pollution levels across the city. Mughal stated, “The third issue is pollution within the city. For many years, there has been continuous dumping of waste into the rivers. Without proper checks or regulations, this dumping has created serious problems. Efforts to manage solid waste are just beginning to be implemented.”

As residents of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir confront these escalating challenges, the dark shadow of neglect looms ever larger. People are facing several challenges, including political instability, economic hardship, and human rights violations. The region’s isolation from mainstream governance and development initiatives exacerbates these issues, leading to a pervasive sense of neglect.

ANI

Ani service

Recent Posts

“The West has never succeeded in this, and it will not succeed this time either”: Lavrov on NATO-EU bid to strategically defeat Russia

Western nations will not succeed in inflicting a "strategic defeat" on Russia, Russian Foreign Minister…

10 minutes ago

Israel pounds Gaza city after forcing evacuation orders

Israel has launched at least 50 aerial strikes across Gaza, with a significant focus on…

40 minutes ago

India hosts ‘Jaipur Foot’ camp in Kabul to aid Afghan amputees

As part of its ongoing humanitarian support to Afghanistan, India recently hosted a five-day 'Jaipur…

3 hours ago

Dalai Lama attends prayers at Dharamshala ahead of 90th birthday

A large number of Tibetans and other well-wishers gathered in Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra…

3 hours ago

With record 15,000 MW, Adani Green becomes India’s largest and fastest capacity addition company

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 15,000 megawatts (MW)…

4 hours ago

IAEA Chief says Iran may restart Uranium enrichment “in months”

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi said that US strikes on Iran fell…

6 hours ago