By Zakeyu Mamba
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Residents of Area 38 in Lilongwe, particularly those living in Katondo and Msambachikho, are expressing growing frustration over a water shortage that has lasted for more than a month.
The shortage has severely affected their daily routines and is creating serious hygiene and sanitation challenges in their homes.
Many households say they are struggling to carry out basic activities such as bathing, washing dishes, and cleaning, as water has not been available for weeks.
Ellen Banda, one of the residents affected, said: “We have gone for an entire month without seeing even a drop of water.
“It has become extremely difficult to maintain hygiene and carry out simple household chores. We are really struggling and feeling the impact on our health and wellbeing.”
Another resident, Smart Mbewe, expressed disbelief that the Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) continues to send high water bills despite the prolonged water outage.
“We do not understand why we are being charged such high amounts when no water is coming through our taps. It is very frustrating,” he said.
When approached for comment, LWB spokesperson Kondwani Kintu explained that the organization is still investigating the cause of the disruption and needs time to provide a detailed and accurate response.
He assured that the board is aware of the residents’ concerns and is working to find a solution.
Meanwhile, residents continue to urge both the government and the Lilongwe Water Board to take immediate action to restore water supply to the affected areas.
They emphasize that timely intervention is critical to prevent further health risks and to ensure that normal life can resume.
The community remains hopeful that the issue will be resolved soon, as prolonged water shortages are not only inconvenient but can also have long-term impacts on hygiene, health, and daily living.
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