India Has Too Much Summer, Too Little Water

Jun 10, 2025 | 19:51 IST

Every year, cities see dry reservoirs & fractious queues next to water tankers. This will keep worsening. Govts have to come up with smarter policies. But urban Indians must learn to use water conservatively

India’s experiencing its annual summer crucible. This means scorching heat and thirsty longing for the monsoon, and constant threat of the two tipping over into awful social friction. Not surprisingly, WEF has identified water shortage as the most severe risk confronting India in the period 2025-27.

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India Has Too Much Summer, Too Little Water

Every year, cities see dry reservoirs & fractious queues next to water tankers. This will keep worsening. Govts have to come up with smarter policies. But urban Indians must learn to use water conservatively

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India Has Too Much Summer, Too Little Water

Every year, cities see dry reservoirs & fractious queues next to water tankers. This will keep worsening. Govts have to come up with smarter policies. But urban Indians must learn to use water conservatively

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