Karnataka water crisis deepens as 5,800+ lakes dry up
Karnataka is grappling with an escalating water shortage, with more than 5,800 lakes completely dried out following insufficient rainfall. According to government figures, 539 Gram Panchayats and 17 Urban Local Bodies are currently struggling with a lack of drinking water. The drop in lake levels is further hindering groundwater replenishment, impacting farming and livestock, which has sparked worries regarding water supplies for the near future.
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