Dehradun, June 3 -- Amidst the ongoing tourism season, the issue of water supply completely dominated a review meeting held on Tuesday in Mussoorie, which is currently grappling with a severe drinking water crisis.

During the meeting, held at the Municipal Town Hall, State Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi severely reprimanded officials from the Jal Sansthan and Jal Nigam, issuing directives to restore smooth drinking water supply across the city and the Cantonment area within 48 hours. During the session, local residents, elected representatives, and trade organisations expressed their indignation over the persistent water scarcity in the city, despite the existence of the Rs 144-crore Yamuna Pumping Drinking Water Scheme. Residents pointed...