Jaisalmer, a desert district in Rajasthan, India, is experiencing a severe water crisis exacerbated by a relentless heatwave, with temperatures consistently exceeding 42°C. Residents have expressed frustration as municipal tankers only deliver water every 4 to 5 days, leading to protests. Local authorities, including Niranjan Meena, Executive Engineer of the Rajasthan Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), have attributed the water supply issues to scheduled maintenance work on the canal network that began on May 10. The maintenance was completed recently, and normal water supply is expected to resume within 72 hours. In the interim, water tankers have been deployed to seven designated locations in informal (kacchi) colonies to mitigate the crisis. Additionally, the Chief Minister announced a new water supply scheme aimed at expanding coverage to previously neglected areas of the city. As the heat continues to rise, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of persistent heatwave conditions across the region, urging residents to avoid prolonged sun exposure and stay hydrated.