Shillong, May 2: Chief Engineer, Public Health Engineering (PHE) BM Lyndem said due to the ongoing dry weather conditions and various factors, the water level at the Mawphlang dam, the main source of drinking water supply to the residents of Shillong City, has decreased notably.
However, despite this decrease, the storage capacity of the dam still allows for water distribution for another three / four months under the prevailing circumstances”, she said in a statement issued on Thursday.
“In light of this situation, the public are requested to use water judiciously and adopt water-saving practices wherever possible. Conserving water is not just a necessity but a responsibility towards ensuring sustainable water supply for the community”, the official added.
