In the remote village of southern India’s Andhra Pradesh, residents are grappling with severe water scarcity exacerbated by the scorching summer heat.

The incident took place in Araku, located in the Alluri Sitaramaraju District of Visakhapatnam on May 31.

Visuals showed how the people are forced to walk so much to get water for their daily use. Panchayat Sarpanch Pandurangaswamy has highlighted the dire situation, revealing that the local tribal community is forced to dig wells in a stream situated a kilometer away to obtain water.

The arduous journey to collect water is taking a toll on the villagers, many of whom are falling ill due to the unsanitary conditions and the strain of the effort. The scarcity of clean water and the resultant health issues underline the urgent need for sustainable solutions to address the water crisis in this underdeveloped region.

The plight of Araku’s tribal residents sheds light on the broader challenges faced by rural communities in India, where infrastructure and resources often fall short of meeting basic needs. Local authorities are being urged to take immediate action to provide relief and ensure the well-being of the villagers.