With rising mercury levels and severe heatwave, Gujarat is facing a massive water crisis. Recently, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani admitted that the State is in the midst of a major water shortage but assured that drinking water will be provided to every village. According to officials, the number of villages needing water tankers will only rise due to high temperatures that push the demand. Even in Jasdan, the Assembly constituency of Kuvarji Bavalia, the Water Supply Minister, shortage of drinking water forced villagers to hold protests demanding its regular supply. MLAs’demandLocal legislators have made representations demanding adequate water supply in areas where the Narmada water is the only source now.

Source: The Hindu May 09, 2019 20:25 UTC