Mon Dec 09 12:42:29 UTC 2024: ## Salem Residents Block Road Over 15-Day Water Shortage
**Salem, Tamil Nadu, December 9, 2024** – Residents of Anna Nagar in Salem staged a road blockade on Monday, protesting a 15-day disruption of their drinking water supply. The protest, which involved over 100 households, caused significant traffic delays before being resolved.
According to protesters, damage to a water pipeline is the cause of the shortage. Despite repeated appeals to local council members and corporation officials, no repairs were undertaken. Protesters claimed an inability to afford water from alternative sources.
The roadblock at the Ponnamapettai railway gate was lifted after negotiations with corporation officials and police. Authorities assured residents that repairs would commence immediately, restoring water supply. Normalcy was restored within 30 minutes of the assurances.
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