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108 Ernakulam wards experience summer water scarcity, study finds
A 2024 study by CWRDM, Kerala Forest Research Institute, and the Institute of Climate Change Studies found 108 wards in Ernakulam facing summer water scarcity. The most affected areas include Mulanthuruthy, Muvattupuzha, Pampakuda, Koothattukulam, and Piravom, with insufficient water availability and limited accessibility. Local mitigation efforts were deemed insufficient.
Why It Matters
The findings indicate persistent water stress in parts of Ernakulam, highlighting the need for stronger water management and planning to protect residents during hot months.
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April 29, 2026: Article reports study findings on water scarcity in Ernakulam
April 29, 2026
The article published on April 29, 2026 reports that 108 wards in Ernakulam face summer water scarcity, based on the 2024 study. It notes that local mitigation efforts—tanker supply, rooftop harvesting, and groundwater recharge—were found to be insufficient to address the scarcity. The project is titled ‘Identification of water stress hotspots in Kerala’.
2024: Survey identifies water scarcity hotspots in Ernakulam
2024
A survey conducted in 2024 by the Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM), the Kerala Forest Research Institute, and the Institute of Climate Change Studies under the project 'Identification of water stress hotspots in Kerala' found that 108 wards in Ernakulam experience summer water scarcity. The wards most affected include Mulanthuruthy, Muvattupuzha, Pampakuda, Koothattukulam, and Piravom, with issues of insufficient water availability and limited accessibility.