Avadi, a city in Tamil Nadu, has faced a severe water supply crisis for over 15 days, affecting at least 5,000 residents who now rely on private water tankers. Neighborhoods such as Annanur, Sakthi Nagar, and Vaishnavi Nagar are particularly impacted. The city, which depends on Metrowater and borewells, requires approximately 47 million litres of water daily but only receives about 16 million litres. Residents report spending up to ₹2,000 on private tankers due to the irregular supply. The local government has allocated ₹350 crore under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme, yet progress remains slow, with only 30,000 connections operational in high-density areas. Complaints about the lack of accessible officials and ineffective implementation of promised projects have been voiced by local leaders. In response, Avadi corporation officials claim that water supply disruptions are limited and that measures are being taken to address the issue.