Large parts of Guwahati remained without regular water supply for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday, as repair and maintenance work at the Chandmari Water Supply System continued, forcing residents to rely on costly private water tankers. The prolonged disruption has affected several residential and commercial localities across central and eastern Guwahati.
Officials said the outage is linked to critical technical repairs aimed at improving the long-term stability of the city’s water distribution network.
What is causing the disruption?
Water supply in Guwahati has been disrupted due to essential repair and maintenance work at the Chandmari Water Supply System. The work is intended to stabilise and improve the efficiency of the network, but it has resulted in a multi-day shutdown affecting several major neighbourhoods. Authorities say restoration will begin in phases once testing is completed.
Areas affected in Guwahati
According to officials and local residents, the disruption has impacted:
- Amiya Nagar
- Jyotinagar
- Krishnagar
- Milanpur
- Nilanpur
- Chandmari
- Rajgarh
- Gandhibasti
- Lachit Nagar
- South Sarania
- Bora Service
- Birubari
- Rehabari
- Paltan Bazar
- Aathgaon
- Parts of GS Road and Bhangagarh
Residents in these areas reported little to no water supply since the shutdown began.
Residents struggle as tanker prices rise
The prolonged outage has left many households scrambling for drinking water.
A resident from Gandhi Mandap told local media that this was the fourth straight day without water, adding that private suppliers were either unreachable or charging significantly higher rates due to soaring demand.
Private water suppliers confirmed the situation, saying that multiple localities being affected at the same time has led to an unprecedented surge in demand, making it difficult to fulfil delivery requests promptly.
Official update on restoration
In a post on X, the Guwahati Jal Board said water supply is expected to resume in the second half of the day, initially on a trial and testing basis.
The first phase of restoration is expected to cover select areas, including:
- Amiya Nagar
- Jyotinagar
- Krishnagar
- Milanpur
- Government Press area
Officials indicated that supply to other areas will follow gradually if the system stabilises.
Why this matters for Guwahati
Recurring water disruptions have become a major concern in Guwahati, particularly during repair cycles that extend over several days. Residents say prolonged outages increase dependence on private suppliers, leading to price spikes and unequal access, especially for elderly residents, students and low-income households.
What happens next
Authorities said full restoration will depend on the outcome of system testing. Residents have been advised to conserve water once the supply resumes and follow official updates for area-wise restoration schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Why has Guwahati’s water supply been disrupted for four days?
Due to essential repair and maintenance work at the Chandmari Water Supply System.
Q2. Which areas are expected to get water first?
Amiya Nagar, Jyotinagar, Krishnagar, Milanpur and the Government Press area.
Q3. Why are private water tanker rates increasing?
Demand has surged across multiple localities simultaneously, leading to higher prices and limited availability.