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Uttarakhand is facing an acute water crisis due to soaring summer temperatures, lower rainfall, and snowfall this past winter. To address the shortage, the state government has banned the washing of cars using water, while also instructing district magistrates to ensure that cars are “dry washed” instead.

The water crisis has affected several cities in Uttarakhand, including Dehradun, Nainital, Pithoragarh, Didihat, Kotdwar, and Champawat, leading residents to rely on water tankers. The government has identified 317 villages and 148 urban localities with severe water shortages.

The state’s rivers have also seen a decline in water flow, with the government identifying 10 rivers that need to be revived. An action plan will be prepared by district magistrates to revive these rivers and identify more if necessary.

The Centre is also set to launch a water conservation campaign from June 1 to June 7, with Uttarakhand actively participating in the initiative. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has emphasized the importance of water conservation and has directed that rainwater harvesting and solar energy be implemented in government buildings.

Yelagiri Hills, known for its picturesque landscapes, is facing a severe water shortage due to the lack of rainfall since 2021. The village panchayat, comprising 1,598 households, 40 hotels and resorts, and 15 educational institutions, is struggling to meet the daily water consumption of 1 lakh liters. With most water bodies dried up and borewells hitting hard rock, the panchayat is relying on water supply from neighboring villages through tractor tankers. However, the current supply of 50,000 liters daily falls short of the demand. The proposed laying of a water pipeline under the Cauvery Combined Drinking Water Supply Scheme is expected to provide a permanent solution to the water crisis.