Jaisalmer Faces Severe Water Crisis Amidst Ongoing Heatwave
Heatwave, water crisis grip Jaisalmer; residents face acute shortage

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Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, is grappling with an acute water crisis as a relentless heatwave pushes temperatures above 42°C. Residents report water supply interruptions lasting up to ten days, prompting complaints to local authorities. The Rajasthan Public Health Engineering Department is working to restore normal supply within 72 hours following maintenance on local canals.
- 01Residents in Jaisalmer are receiving municipal water only once every 4 to 5 days, leading to widespread frustration.
- 02The Rajasthan Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) has initiated a new water supply scheme to enhance coverage in underserved areas.
- 03Scheduled maintenance on local canals, which started on May 10, disrupted water supply but has now been completed.
- 04The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded temperatures in Jaisalmer reaching 42°C.
- 05An orange alert has been issued in Odisha due to expected heat waves and potential hailstorms in several districts.
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Jaisalmer, located in Rajasthan, India, is currently experiencing a severe water crisis exacerbated by a relentless heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 42°C. Residents have expressed their frustration as municipal water supplies arrive only once every 4 to 5 days, leaving many without water for extended periods. Local complaints have been largely ignored, prompting calls for urgent action. In response, Niranjan Meena, Executive Engineer of the Rajasthan Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), stated that the disruption was due to scheduled maintenance work on the canal network, which began on May 10. With maintenance now complete, normal water supply is expected to resume within 72 hours. Additionally, a new water supply scheme is being implemented to improve access in previously underserved areas of the city. The heatwave's impact is not limited to Jaisalmer; the India Meteorological Department has issued alerts for other regions, including Odisha, where extreme temperatures and potential hailstorms are anticipated. Residents are advised to stay indoors and avoid prolonged sun exposure during this critical period.
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The ongoing water crisis and heatwave are severely affecting residents' daily lives, leading to health risks and increased frustration.
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