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.