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Keep the electricity and water on at Alka's home in Durgapur
A disconnection notice for electricity and water arrived and Alka needs $100 before October.
🇮🇳 West Bengal, India2,011 views
The electricity and water account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless I pay $100. I have never been late before a reduction in hours.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $25 first, which I don't have.
I live with two young children, and going through the cold months without electricity and water isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature.
I'm working on getting back on my feet, and will pay forward whatever help I can once I'm steady.
Every dollar goes to the account in Alka's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $100 goes:
• Gas arrears: $60
• Reconnection and late fees: $15
• Down payment on a payment plan: $25
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- due date
- 2026-10-11
- bill type
- Utility arrears
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- Angelo Pangilinan 🇵🇭 · $5
- Emma Lisa De Jong 🇳🇱 · $10
- Pablo N. Guerrero 🇺🇸 · $10
“Wish I could do more. Hope the October deadline works out. - Knoxville”
- Rafael Carlos Moreira 🇧🇷 · $16
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Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Durgapur!
hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Ahmedabad this morning. Love from Ahmedabad!
So sorry you're going through this. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day
Take care, Alka. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best!
Sending strength, Alka. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
So sorry you're going through this, Alka. Shared this with my family. God bless
Rooting for you, Alka. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Tampa donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Durgapur.
Sending good thoughts, Alka. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.
Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Thanks for sharing this, Alka. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Sent it to 15 people at work.