Crisis  

As per a WWF study, Chennai and Kolkata rank first and second respectively in a list of 20 megacities facing a water crisis while financial capital Mumbai ranks 11 and national capital Delhi, 15.

While the Karnataka government mulls moratorium on the construction of apartments in Bengaluru, a water expert explains such drastic measures aren’t necessary as there is enough water available to overcome the crisis

Water is an invaluable resource. As days wear on, it is becoming more and more scanty. So Capt S Raja Rao, former secretary, environment and minor irrigation has submitted a comprehensive paper, giving as many as 35 suggestions for water management

 

With the northern region of Karnataka suffering from severe drought, several citizens were seen travelling miles to fetch water

The Sri Lankan Navy has once again arrested Indian fishermen and confiscated their trawlers when they were fishing
 

Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam and various others attended the foundation stone laying ceremony. This is the third such unit that would address the Chennai's drinking water supply needs.

Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami, who is also in charge of the Public Works Department (PWD) announced that 95% of the construction of the fifth reservoir is complete and that it would bring respite to Chennai residents.
 

Due to water shortage and lack of basic facilities, the villagers of Kozhunthurai in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, decided to stage a protest. They moved to the collectorate complex and began to cook making it a unique fight for justice.

Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio shows his concern for the current water crisis plaguing Tamil Nadu in India, while educating his fans on climate change 

The chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana would officially meet for the first time in three years on June 28, to discuss water issues.
 

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief MK Stalin and party workers have taken to the streets in Chennai against the government’s alleged inaction in tackling the water crisis that is rampant in the state as well as the city

Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam requested the Centre to release funds under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
 

The ruling AIADMK government has decided to turn to the Gods by organising pujas and yagnas on June 22 in all the major temples across Tamil Nadu. While deputy Speaker Thambidurai and former MP Jayavardhan were seen in the puja organised in Kurungaleeshwar Temple in Koyambedu, minister SP Velumani was present in Porur's Patteeshwar Temple.
 

At a time when Chennai and parts of Tamil Nadu are facing severe water crisis, Rajini Makkal Mandram have jumped in to serve the people and distribute free water. In the city’s Kodambakkam area, this people's forum initiated by actor Rajinikanth distributed free pots of water to people.

 
 

 The Kerala government on Thursday had decided to provide 20 litres of drinking water to its neighbouring state Tamil Nadu, as it is suffering from water crisis