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Sirohi Faces Water Crisis: 72‑Hour Supply Intervals From Oct 15
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM
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Due to weak monsoon and depletion of Anagaur dam water, Sirohi city will receive drinking water every 72 hours starting 15 October 2026.
Sirohi, a city in Rajasthan, is confronting a severe water shortage as the monsoon has been weak and the Anagaur dam has run dry. The local water department has announced a new schedule that will provide drinking water to residents every 72 hours, starting on 15 October 2026.
The decision follows reports that the city’s water crisis has deepened, with residents facing long waits for potable water. The 72‑hour interval plan is intended to manage the limited supply more efficiently and reduce the strain on the remaining water resources.
Officials have not yet detailed how the water will be distributed during the intervals, but the schedule marks a significant shift from the previous daily supply system. Residents are advised to prepare for the new arrangement and conserve water where possible.
The decision follows reports that the city’s water crisis has deepened, with residents facing long waits for potable water. The 72‑hour interval plan is intended to manage the limited supply more efficiently and reduce the strain on the remaining water resources.
Officials have not yet detailed how the water will be distributed during the intervals, but the schedule marks a significant shift from the previous daily supply system. Residents are advised to prepare for the new arrangement and conserve water where possible.