Water supply disruption hits surgeries at Kottayam Medical College

An abrupt disruption in water supply at the newly constructed surgical block of the Government Medical College Hospital in Kottayam over the past two days left patients and staff in distress, forcing the postponement of non-emergency surgeries.

According to hospital authorities, the disruption was caused by the malfunctioning of motor pumps. The issue was rectified by Tuesday afternoon after installing two new pump sets on a temporary basis. Officials said normal functioning of operation theatres is expected to resume from Thursday. onwards