Mysuru, June 16 -- MLA G.T. Devegowda (GTD) has directed officials to supply drinking water through tankers to areas in Chamundeshwari Constituency facing acute water shortage.

He was speaking after chairing a joint progress review meeting of officials from Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), Hootagalli City Municipal Council (CMC) and Town Panchayats of Bogadi, Srirampura, Rammanahalli and Kadakola at MCC Zone-3 Office in Sharadadevinagar yesterday.

Dry borewells

Stating that most borewells in Hootagalli, Koorgalli and Belawadi have dried up, GTD said that although water is being supplied from Kabini and KRS reservoirs, several localities continue to face shortages.

"Residents are raising complaints almost every other day. Immediate measu...