Bengaluru: Karnataka could face drinking water shortage over the next two months as heatwave conditions worsen, rural development minister Priyank Kharge said while announcing Rs 45 crore to manage the crisis in rural areas.“I am seeing such heatwave conditions in the state after many years. Water levels in borewells and reservoirs are falling, and there could be severe drinking water shortage,” Priyank said.The minister said funds have been released to districts for urgent measures such as tanker supply and hiring private borewells in water-stressed regions. “Ensuring access to safe drinking water during summer is a top priority. This allocation is aimed at enabling swift, localised responses in water-scarce regions. District administrations must act promptly and responsibly to ensure no village faces distress due to lack of drinking water,” he added.
