7 Indian cities facing water crisis

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Every year, March 22 is celebrated as World Water Day. The United Nations (UN) designated this day in 1993 to highlight the importance of freshwater.

Here are 6 Indian cities grappling with significant water crises due to the depletion of groundwater resources and poor water management amid urbanisation.

Delhi

The national capital is facing a major water crisis due to rapid population growth and extreme, illegal groundwater extraction.

Mumbai

Even though Maharashtra’s prime city Mumbai is a coastal region, it consistently struggles with water supply due to unequal distribution, water leakages and rising population.

Bengaluru

Karnataka’s Bengaluru, once known as the city of lakes, is struggling with a water crisis due to polluted rivers and over-extraction of groundwater.

Kolkata

West Bengal’s Kolkata is suffering from water shortage due to overexploitation of groundwater and contamination of the Hooghly River.

Chennai

Due to the drying up of reservoirs, inconsistent rains and exploitation of water resources, Tamil Nadu’s Chennai is facing a severe water shortage.

Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Telangana is struggling with water supply due to its overdependence on groundwater, rapid urbanisation and polluted rivers.

Jaipur

With limited surface water sources and a longstanding struggle with water supply due to insufficient rainfall, Jaipur is highly reliant on groundwater.

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