Severe Water Crisis Hits India Amid Record Heatwave
India water crisis: 10% cut in Mumbai, severe shortages in Delhi & UP amid 47°C Heatwave
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India is grappling with a severe water crisis as temperatures soar to 47°C, particularly affecting Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. Water shortages have led to protests, with Mumbai implementing a 10% water cut and residents in rural areas relying on contaminated sources.
- 01Temperatures across India have reached between 45°C and 47°C, causing a significant increase in water demand.
- 02Mumbai has imposed a 10% water cut due to dwindling reservoir levels, which are currently below 19.22%.
- 03Residents in South Delhi have faced water shortages for two months, leading to protests against the Delhi Jal Board.
- 04In Uttar Pradesh, power shortages are exacerbating the water crisis, particularly in urban centers like Lucknow and Kanpur.
- 05Many rural areas in Madhya Pradesh are experiencing irregular water supply, with some receiving water only once every three to four days.
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India is experiencing a severe water crisis amid a relentless heatwave, with temperatures soaring to between 45°C and 47°C. The National Capital Region (NCR), including Delhi, faces critical shortages, particularly in South Delhi, where residents have been without water for two months. This has sparked protests against the Delhi Jal Board. In Maharashtra, Mumbai has implemented a 10% water cut due to reservoir levels dropping below 19.22%. Meanwhile, rural areas in Madhya Pradesh are struggling with irregular water supplies and pollution, with some residents relying on contaminated water sources. Uttar Pradesh is also facing a dual crisis as power shortages hinder water pump operations, leaving cities like Lucknow and Kanpur in dire situations. Local resentment is rising as citizens demand action from municipal authorities amidst this escalating crisis.
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The water crisis is affecting daily life, leading to public protests and health risks due to reliance on contaminated water.
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