Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:21am on 13 Jun 2024,Thursday Weather & Environment
Villages in areas supplying water to Mumbai are struggling with severe water scarcity, a crisis mirrored across India. Despite providing water to the financial capital, these villages lack access to clean water themselves. Climate change has exacerbated the issue, causing erratic rainfall and extreme heat. The water infrastructure, which includes reservoirs and pipelines, often bypasses rural villages, forcing them to rely on traditional wells. Groundwater levels are critically low, leaving villagers with a constant struggle to collect water. Experts warn of a terrifying future if basic planning and resource management are not addressed.
