Kolkata, Nov. 10 -- West Bengal Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Minister Agnimitra Paul on Tuesday said the government was taking steps to maintain water supply in areas affected by the bursting of an ageing pipeline near Tala, including deploying tankers where required.
In a video message, Paul said the pipeline burst on Monday morning and was an old line. She acknowledged that residents in several localities were experiencing either a severely reduced flow or no water and said requests for tankers had been received from a number of places.
"We have arranged for tankers to be sent to different locations. If a tanker has not reached your area or you are facing a water-related problem, please inform us," Paul said, asking residents...