Mandi faces unprecedented water crisis
Munish Sood
Mandi: In the last two months, Mandi city in Himachal Pradesh has experienced Severe Devastation Due to Floods. From June 29 to Mid-August, The Area Was Hit by Three Separate Flooding Events, Each Leaving Behind Significant Destruction. While the impact on lives and property was profit, the most alarming issue Arose from the Sudden Failure of the Town’s Essential Drinking Water Supply.
Rohit Gupta: A Beacon of Hope
At the forefront of this crisis was rohit gupta, the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) of the Himachal Pradesh Jal Shakti Department in Mandi. As a local residence, gupta became a symbol of both hope and frustration. For over 50 days, he has dedicated 15 to 18 hours each day to address the challenges of collapsed pipelines, malfunction pumping stations, and the anger of Residents, All Who Managing HIS OWN Decc The households of mandi.
Sleepless Nights and Tireless Repairs
The floods that occurred on June 29-30 devastated every water supply scheme served mandi and its neighboring areas, plunging the city into a direction 9.
“People was desperate, and their only question was when the watch the watch. Recalls.
Leading a team of five junior engineers, department staff, and over 200 works from the region, Gupta Spearheaded A Massive Repair Initiative, often personally Operseing Operations At Various SITES SITES Pipelines were being repaired, sources tapped, or pumping stations restored.
Personal Sacrifices Amidst The Crisis
This Efort Took a toll on Gupta’s Health. In the past Seven Weeks, He Has Visited Doctors Multiple Times Due to Chest Pain, Fatigue, Dizziness, and Dangerly High Blood Pressure, with his latest reading at 108/158.
Despite Doctors’ Advice to Rest, Gupta dismissed the suggestion. “If i Sleep, The Town’s Water Crisis will only Worsen,” He stated, opting to return to the field instalad.
Daily Inspections and Coordination
Each day, Gupta Travels 20 to 25 Kilometers through the Town and its outskirts, Inspecting sites where pipes are laid, pumps are reported, or sources are restored. He MainTains Constant Communication with Contractors, Engineers, Pump Operators, Welders, Outsourced Companies, Ward Counsellers, and Senior Officials.
Equally important is his continuous coordination with water supply operators to ensure fair distribution across adjusted neighborhoods with limited resources. While managing this monumental task, gupta also provides real-time updates to his superirs in the department.
Facing Public Anger and Criticism
Despite His Unwaveering Commitment, Gupta Has often Facted Public Backlash. Frustrated Residents Frequently Call Him Late At Night, Expressing their Anger, Sometimes Resorting to Insults. “No day goes by without someone lashing out,” He admits.
On social media, he has also encountered trolling and criticism. However, gupta has chown to remain Silent Rather Than Engage in Confrontation. “People don’t see the struh the scenes. My focus is on work, not arguments,” He explains. Currently, Mandi’s Water Supply Has Seen Partial Stabilization, Thought Challenges Persist. Behind every drop that reactions homes lies the unseen effort of gupta and his team.
“He is an unsung hero, a man who is prioritized the Community’s Needs over his health, Facted Criticism, and Stood Firm Amid Disasters, Simply Becase He UNDERSTODE He Understood the PEOPLED The PEOPLE ‘ Or may not come, but for the citizens of Mandi, Rohit Gupta’s Silent Service has been done not of life
