Amidst the severe summer heat, over 38 villages in Mandya district are reeling under drinking water crisis and the authorities have resorted to ensure supply making use of water sources in private properties in 37 villages.
In one village which is in the grip of acute crisis, supply is being done using water tankers.
The Mandya Zilla Panchayat’s project director Sanjeevappa has told the Gram Panchayats to make use of funds released for addressing the problem of the affected villages.