Parts of Kollam grapple with water crisis as summer heat intensifies

Different parts of the district are currently facing a worsening water crisis as summer temperatures reach gruelling levels, leaving residents and farmers in distress. From places near the city to the hilly terrains in eastern Kollam, the depletion of natural water sources and the perceived inadequacy of administrative interventions have sparked widespread concern among the local population.

In Kalluvathukkal, an area that relies predominantly on well water, the situation has become particularly dire. “The receding water table has forced many to depend on expensive private agencies for their daily needs. Tanker water distribution is yet to start and many households remain without a steady supply. The delay in the inauguration of the Jal Jeevan Mission has further exacerbated our plight,” says Ranjini. resident.