Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announced the immediate installation of 500 deep boring water systems in Madhes Province to resolve the problem of water shortage.

PM Oli made the announcement today while speaking at the inauguration ceremony of a bridge over the Bighi River in Matihani Municipality-8 and a maternity hospital at ward no 6 in Mahottari district.

Earlier in the day, PM Oli conducted an aerial inspection of the drought-hit areas in Madhes Province. The Province was declared a disaster-hit zone for a period of three months following a cabinet meeting on July 23.

The prolonged lack of rainfall in the Province has resulted in a severe shortage of drinking water and inadequate irrigation facilities throughout the Province. 

PM Oli, during his address, mentioned that much of the land appeared dry during his aerial inspection and pledged to hold discussions and coordinate efforts with the stakeholders for earliest resolution to the ongoing water shortage in the Province. 

He also reaffirmed his commitment to ensure drinking water and irrigation facilities in all eight districts of the Province.  

The PM noted that Saptari district, located at the eastern side of the Madhes Province and situated near the Saptakoshi River, has experienced relatively fewer problems due to its proximity to the river.

Oli added that the government is actively working to address the water crisis in the remaining seven districts in the Province.

The Head of the Government, in the context of Madhes Province having already been declared a disaster-hit zone, vowed to introduce a special program to support those directly affected by water scarcity including farmers.

Highlighting the importance of education, the Prime Minister argued, "Where there is education, there is development. Where there is no education, there is poverty and deprivation." 

He appealed to them to prioritize education as a foundation for poverty alleviation and the overall development of families, societies and country, urging the local residents to send their children to school without any discrimination.