Title: The shortage of drinking water in Goma and its consequences: a cry of distress from the population
Introduction :
The city of Goma and its surroundings are facing a major crisis: the shortage of drinking water. For more than 30 days, residents of the city’s 18 neighborhoods have been without water in their homes. This situation has dramatic consequences for the population, which is forced to seek water from Lake Kivu, thus exposing their safety and health. In this article, we will examine the impacts of this shortage of drinking water on the daily life of the inhabitants of Goma as well as the actions taken to solve this problem.
I. The dramatic consequences of the shortage of drinking water
The shortage of drinking water in Goma has serious repercussions on the daily life of the inhabitants. Families are forced to get up early in the morning to check if the water has been restored, creating disruptions in their daily routine. Additionally, some neighborhoods face security risks, with women having to go out early in the morning to fetch water, exposing themselves to the dangers of violence and assault. This situation has already led to tragic incidents, such as the drowning of a young man doing his laundry in Lake Kivu.
II. Citizen movements demand a quick solution
Faced with this critical situation, citizen movements are mobilizing to demand better water supply in the city of Goma. Demonstrations were organized to draw the authorities’ attention to the urgency of the situation. Residents call on the competent authorities to take immediate action to resolve this recurring problem. They underline the importance of granting the necessary means to REGIDESO, the authority in charge of water distribution, so that it can provide drinking water supply in all the districts of the city.
III. Actions taken to resolve the crisis
REGIDESO recognizes the difficulties it faces in ensuring the distribution of drinking water in Goma. The director of the organization apologized to the population for the inconvenience caused by the water shortage and promised to find a solution quickly. Concrete measures have been taken, such as the installation of three motor pumps in the city to improve water distribution. However, there is still a long way to go to permanently resolve this recurring problem.
Conclusion :
The shortage of drinking water in Goma is a real cry of distress from the population. The consequences of this situation are dramatic, forcing the inhabitants to live in difficult conditions and to take risks to find water. Citizen movements are mobilizing to make their voices heard and asking the authorities to take urgent measures to resolve this crisis. It is essential to grant the necessary means to REGIDESO so that it can provide drinking water supply in all the districts of the city