India, April 5 -- Burgeoning urbanisation, vanishing wetlands may impact water resources in these regions too

The spectre of 'Day Zero' casts a dark shadow over Bengaluru, but the city's not alone in Karnataka - Mangaluru and Shivamogga (also known as Shimoga) also teeter on the brink of a water crisis and are being closely monitored by environmentalists and activists.

The lifeline for these cities lies in the monsoons, which traditionally provide temporary relief by replenishing water reserves. However, with the volume of monsoon rains dwindling and becoming increasingly erratic, this reliance has become precarious.

Though Shivamogga is also on the radar of expert studies regarding an impending water crisis, it may not become concerne...