Sri Vijaya Puram, May 28: Amid continuing water shortages in Sri Vijaya Puram, the Sri Vijaya Puram Municipal Council (SVPMC), with support from the Directorate of Shipping Services, has intensified emergency measures to augment water supply to affected residents.
According to a press release issued on Tuesday, authorities have begun transporting water by ship from Little Andaman as part of temporary arrangements aimed at addressing the current supply shortfall in the town.
Officials stated that 90 tonnes of water reached Sri Vijaya Puram on May 27 through the vessel . The water was subsequently delivered to the Lamba Line Water Treatment Plant for treatment and further public distribution.
The Municipal Council said the latest consignment forms part of a broader emergency supply operation launched in recent days to mitigate the impact of declining water availability. With the latest shipment, a cumulative total of 231 tonnes of water has so far been transported through ships and barges to support the town’s supply network.
Authorities described the transportation initiative as a temporary but necessary intervention to stabilize water availability while regular supply systems continue to face stress.
Sri Vijaya Puram has been witnessing increasing pressure on water resources in recent weeks, prompting civic authorities to explore alternative methods of supply augmentation. Officials have not specified the exact reasons behind the present shortage, but seasonal decline in reservoir levels and increasing urban demand are often contributing factors during summer months.
The Municipal Council stated that the situation is being closely monitored and all possible measures are being taken to sustain distribution and minimize inconvenience to the public.
The Lamba Line Water Treatment Plant, where the transported water is being processed, plays a key role in supplying treated water to several parts of the municipal area. Officials said coordinated efforts are underway to ensure efficient treatment and distribution of the imported water stock.
The involvement of the Directorate of Shipping Services highlights the logistical challenges faced by island administrations in maintaining uninterrupted civic supplies during periods of scarcity. Transporting water between islands is considered a resource-intensive operation and is generally undertaken only during emergency situations.
Residents in several areas have reportedly been facing irregular water supply schedules in recent weeks, increasing dependence on water conservation and supplementary arrangements.
Authorities have appealed to the public to continue cooperating with civic agencies and use water judiciously while emergency supply measures remain in force. Citizens have also been encouraged to avoid wastage and adopt conservation practices at the household level.
The Municipal Council acknowledged the support and patience shown by residents during the ongoing shortage and stated that collaborative public cooperation remains essential in managing the situation effectively.
Officials indicated that water transportation operations may continue depending on future requirements and prevailing supply conditions.
The Administration has been increasingly relying on inter-departmental coordination between civic agencies and marine transport services to manage essential resource movement during emergencies across the Islands.
While the current arrangements are temporary, authorities said efforts are continuing to ensure that disruptions remain minimal and that the town’s water distribution network remains operational until normal supply conditions improve
