GUWAHATI: Patients at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) are facing a severe water crisis, adding to their hardships during treatment. The situation, which began after a major pipe burst in Rupnagar, has left many areas of the hospital without water, forcing the hospital to procure water from outside sources.
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Talking to GPlus, a patient in GMCH said, "There's been no water in our cabins since yesterday evening. The hospital is now buying water and bringing it in using autos. As patients, we have to carry buckets ourselves, which is really hard given our condition."
Another patient, a 58-year-old man talking to GPlus said, "This is really pathetic. As patients, we are already struggling with our health, and now we have to deal with a water crisis in the hospital. We don't blame the hospital, but the water supply department should have addressed this issue sooner."
The water shortage has disrupted daily routines and essential services within the hospital, making it difficult for both patients and staff to manage basic needs. The lack of water has added stress to an already challenging environment, where patients require constant care and attention.
Talking to GPlus, an official from GMCH said, "The water supply has now been restored," the official explained. The pipe burst in Rupnagar had disrupted water access for most parts of the hospital. We did our best to manage the situation."
However, an official from the Jal Board explained to GPlus that ongoing flushing and pipe-laying work is causing some disruptions in the water supply. "This maintenance work might lead to temporary interruptions or minor issues with the water flow," the official added.