According to the 2022 Census, almost half of households have faced water interruptions for two or more consecutive days. These challenges underscore the urgent need for improved water infrastructure, as highlighted at SONA. However, promises of new dams have largely gone unmet, with only one large dam built in the last 25 years, compared to 18 between 1964 and 1994.

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