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Upland areas in Kozhikode reel under water crisis
Summer water scarcity worsens in Kozhikode district’s upland areas. The report highlights complaints about inadequate revival of small drinking water schemes, rising tanker dependency, and claims that revival projects have been ignored across many grama panchayats, with Kayanna among the worst-hit.
Why It Matters
The situation affects daily water access and raises concerns about long-term sustainability versus costly tanker supply.
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Publication: Kozhikode upland water scarcity report
April 30, 2026
The article reports worsening summer water scarcity in the upland regions of Kozhikode district, with complaints from grama panchayats about inadequate efforts to revive small-scale drinking water schemes and a growing dependence on tanker-based supply. Environmentalists and farmers' organisations claim at least two revival-ready projects are ignored across more than 70 grama panchayats, including Kayanna as one of the worst-hit panchayats. A senior citizen from Kolorupara in Kayanna says authorities appear to prioritise tanker distribution, which involves higher recurring costs and commissions for operators, and urges a sustainable long-term solution rather than sidelining residents who voice concerns about the alleged shoddy implementation of projects.