Mumbai's Water Demand Drains Rural Villages

Rural communities near Mumbai face severe water shortages as the city's infrastructure prioritizes urban needs over local supplies.

Climate change exacerbates erratic rainfall and extreme heat, worsening the water crisis.
Villagers spend hours daily fetching water from rapidly depleting wells and unreliable government tankers.
Local reservoirs supply 60% of Mumbai's water, leaving nearby rural areas with minimal resources.
Government schemes have failed to address the water scarcity in rural regions despite repeated promises.
Experts warn of a nationwide water crisis with a 40% fall in freshwater availability by 2030.