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.
Overview
- 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.