TURA: In view of the prevailing acute water crisis in different parts of town due to various artificial man-made activities, the Chief Executive Officer of Tura Municipal Board, in a press release strictly prohibits against contaminating of water bodies, streams and springs that flows through the different localities of the town by dumping garbage, draining of sewage, animal wastes and human excreta directly into the streams.
The release also prohibits washing of clothes and bathing of animals which equally pollutes the water.
Severe punishment and imposition of heavy fines under the relevant Meghalaya Municipal Acts and by-laws against the offenders will be given. The CEO has requested the Development Committees to keep vigil and inform the Board of any violations of the order.
There are at least five major perennial streams, and notable among them are- Gandrak Stream, Ringrey stream, Rongkon (proper), Rongkon Dakop and Gudime at Dobasipara all of which flows down from Tura peak through the different localities of Tura Town before finally joining the mighty Ganol river.
During the peak monsoon seasons, the water volumes as well as the current of all these streams are quite large and strong and it offers a fantastic view to the onlookers particularly the Gandrak Chiring located between Upper Chandmari and Chitoktak.
However, when it comes to pollution, it is the Rongkon Dakop stream which bears the major brunt as it flows through the heart of the town passing the most congested, populated localities like main market areas, Nakam Bazar, Rishipara and Shamshan Ghat (Hindu Cremation Ground) before confluence with Gudime.
Meanwhile, in a separate release, the Chief Executive Officer has also directed all traders and shopkeepers operating within the jurisdiction limits of Tura Municipal Board to renew or obtain trade licences from the Board immediately to avoid actions as per the Board’s law.
