Water crisis hits Karaga District

Water crisis has hit Pishegu, a farming community in the Karaga District of the Northern Region, as both boreholes serving residents are on the verge of drying up due to the prolonged dry season. 

The situation has compelled residents to compete with their livestock for water from an almost dried up dam, constructed more than 25 years. 

Residents held a community forum at Pishegu to find solutions to the crisis and make contributions to dredge the dam as well as establish a committee to facilitate the process of salvaging their plight.  

Residents say, the water crisis has taken a toll on their economic activities since they spend productive hours looking for water. 

The Assembly Member for Pishegu Electoral Area, Alhassan Yakubu, appealed to the government and non-governmental organisations to help the community find a permanent solution to the water crisis. 

The forum was organised by community journalists and listener club members under the Youth Speak Up project.

GNA