New report warns 207 Karnataka taluks could face water shortages
India
Karnataka is heading into a tough summer, with a new report warning that 207 taluks could face serious water shortages: 60 are already struggling.
The heat isn't letting up until May, and with possible El Nino conditions from June, things might get even trickier for everyone relying on local water sources.
Karnataka gram panchayats face water shortages
Over 2,200 gram panchayats have been marked as vulnerable to running dry, and 212 are in severe distress.
Districts like Uttara Kannada, Belagavi, Kalaburagi, and Tumakuru are feeling it the most. The government has sent out tankers to help out.
Meanwhile, extreme weather has damaged crops across 1,700-plus hectares and hurt local communities, making clean water and healthy harvests harder to come by this year.