A dimension within Utility Water Challenges
The impact of heatwaves on water access, supply, and scarcity in rural areas.
150 voices speak to this
Each dimension splits this theme further — keep drilling to see how it breaks down.
Negative
Overall Community Sentiment
AI-synthesised pieces woven from many community voices on this theme. They may contain errors or interpretation — they're a reflection of the stories, not a record of fact.
In rural Mandla, communities grapple with the everyday reality of distant governance and essential services that remain out of reach, despite repeated pleas.
Residents of Maradipanga voice their daily struggles and collective aspirations for government assistance to cultivate better livelihoods, restore their environment, and build a more developed future.
Despite a national vision for development, many villages in Mandla still grapple with fundamental infrastructure deficiencies, from roads and bridges to clean water and reliable electricity.
When the sun is unbearable and AC is not an option, find relief by bathing multiple times a day.
There is a water problem in our village. We bring water from afar for drinking and to sustain our lives. It's a very big problem; the wells are also far away.
— Ram Maravi · Dindori, Madhya Pradesh
There is a problem with the hand pump in our village, we have to go far to drink water.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
There is a handpump problem in the village, and we have to go far for water.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
There is a water problem in our village.
— Sonmati · Ormaura, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
There is a water problem in our village.
— SUSANTA PATTNAYAK
There is a water problem in the village. People have to go far for water. So the problem is water, and there are very few hand pumps in this village.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
We have a severe water problem. Right now, we dig pits in the fields and drink water, and in summer, we bring it from a distant hand pump.
— Rupesh Maravi · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
Our village has a severe water problem, which causes us a lot of trouble. We do get water now, but in the summer season, we struggle for water.
— Ram Maravi · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
There is also a problem with drinking water. We bring drinking water from very far away.
— Kekti Tekam
There is a water problem in my village, due to which there is a big problem with drinking water in the village.
— Anand tandiya · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
There is a water problem in the village. People travel long distances for water. The issue is water scarcity.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
We need a well for our house. We have to go very far for water, which creates a problem for our drinking water.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
There is a water problem. During summer, we used to bring water from far away. And now, if there is water in the canal (drain) in the field, we are digging a pit there and drinking from it.
— Rupesh Maravi · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
There is a very severe water problem in my village, due to which the villagers (struggle) for drinking water
— Anand tandiya · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
There is a major water problem in the village. There is only one hand pump, and many houses rely on it. During summer, people have to go one kilometer away. The problem is water.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
There is a well problem in Gram Manohare. People have to go far to drink water.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
There is a well problem in Manori village; one has to go far for water.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
In the village, we need a well for drinking water. So, the problem is water.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
There is a water problem in our village. It has not reached every house. And there is also a road problem, due to which people have to face a lot of difficulties.
— Rupesh Maravi · Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh
In our village, there is a problem with wells for drinking water. Hand pumps are available in some places, but it is necessary to have a well.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
We are not getting proper drinking water in our village.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
We have a water problem here
— Sunita Kumari · Ormaura, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
We need a well in our village. There is a problem with drinking water.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
Due to the village being a Patrali area, people face great difficulty in getting drinking water.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
People in the village bring water for drinking from the well because the tap water scheme is not working, so the villagers are troubled.
— Ram Maravi · Dindori, Madhya Pradesh
There is a water problem
— Sonmati · Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
The hand pump in Bela village has broken down, which is a problem. Due to the hand pump breaking down, people have to go far for water.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
There is a problem with a public well in our village. And we all drink from the hand pump. Sometimes the hand pump breaks down.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
There is a water problem.
— SUSANTA PATTNAYAK
There is an electricity problem in our village. There is a water problem in our village. Ration is not directly available in our village.
— Anand tandiya · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
There is a well problem in the village. As soon as the handpump breaks down, we don't get water, so there is a problem. A well should be built in our village.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
This year, it was very hot in our village. Especially during the afternoon, the sun was very intense. Due to the heat, it became difficult to do household chores. There were also frequent power cuts in our village, which caused us a lot of trouble. Many wells in our village also dry up during the summers, so there's a big problem with water. Many times, we have to go far to fetch water. To stay cool, we used to drink cold water from earthen pots. We also had to do farm work only from 5 AM to 10 AM, as it wasn't possible to work in the intense afternoon sun. To keep the house a bit cool, we put tree branches on the roof. This reduces direct sunlight and makes the house feel a bit cooler. This is how we cope with the heat.
— Pragati Raut · Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra
There is a well problem in the village, and only two handpumps are installed. When the handpumps break down, people yearn for drinking water. It is a problem; having wells is very essential.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
This year our village experienced extreme heat. Especially during the afternoon, the sun was very strong. Due to the heat, it became difficult to do household chores. Power outages were also very frequent in our village, which caused us a lot of trouble. Many wells in our village also dry up in summer, so there is a big problem with water. Many times we have to go far for water. To stay cool, we used to drink cold water from earthen pots. We also had to do farm work only from 5 AM to 10 AM, as it was not possible to work in the scorching afternoon sun. To keep the house a bit cool, we put tree branches on the roof. This reduces direct sunlight and makes the house feel a bit cooler. This is how we cope with the heat.
— Pragati Raut · Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra
There is a borewell problem in the village, that is why there is a problem.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
There is a borewell problem in the fields of our village.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
There is a big water problem in the village. We applied several times for a well, but there has been no solution yet.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
There is a water problem in the village. Neither a hand pump nor a well. The problem is water.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
There is a big problem with wells in the village. As soon as the hand pump breaks down, we don't get water. So, the problem is with wells, and more should be built.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
There is a well problem in our village. There are hand pumps in some places, but no wells, so it is mandatory to build wells.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
The voices in this theme were gathered by these organisations through their community reports.
“If you or your women’s groups are given a seed capital of INR 20,000, what enterprise will you choose?” · “What is your understanding of Viksit Bharat, vision 2047 and what advice do you want to give the Government?” · +4 more
“This summer has been unusually hot in many places. What was your experience this summer? How do you deal with the heat?” · “India is currently experiencing an energy crisis due to the war in West Asia. Have you been affected by the LPG shortages? How are you dealing with rising fuel costs?”
