Water level continues to plummet in major reservoirs in the Cauvery basin in Karnataka leading to concerns about the supply of drinking water. Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) reports a significant decrease in water levels at KRS dam. The current water level is at 81ft, well below the maximum level of 124.8ft. With only 11.2 TMC of water available out of a gross capacity of 49.4 TMC, the situation is alarming. Over 977 gram panchayats across the state are facing drinking water problems, leading to the deployment of private borewells and tankers for water supply. Experts express concerns over the lack of favorable rain systems and predict a delayed onset of rain in south Karnataka. The severity of the drought is compared to the situation in 1991, with villages and farmers suffering from acute water scarcity and crop losses.