In Brief
- Tirumala's water reserves may last only 90 days due to deficient rainfall.
- The hill town uses around 60 lakh gallons of water daily.
- Three of its five reservoirs have dried up amid poor monsoons.
- Officials now hope the northeast monsoon will replenish the water supply.
Tirumala, a major pilgrimage hill town, is facing a severe water shortage as its water reserves could last only about 90 days due to deficient rainfall. Officials report that the town requires approximately 60 lakh gallons of water each day to meet its needs.
Currently, three out of the five reservoirs supplying Tirumala have run dry, exacerbating the water scarcity. The situation has raised concerns about the sustainability of water supply for residents and pilgrims alike.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and are now relying on the northeast monsoon to bring much-needed rainfall to replenish the reservoirs. In the meantime, water conservation measures and contingencies are expected to be implemented to manage the shortage effectively.
