Hand pumps defunct, locals drink dirty water from river pit in Jharkhand

Residents of Harijan Tola in Chatra's Katia village are facing a severe water crisis, forced to rely on a contaminated pit due to dysfunctional hand pumps. With depleting groundwater levels, villagers trek long distances for water. Authorities have been alerted, with promises of immediate repairs and a toll-free number for complaints.

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