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- Residents of Sira taluk in Tumakuru district have filed a public interest litigation regarding severe water shortages and dangerous fluoride levels in the local groundwater.
- The petitioners allege that over 500,000 people are struggling for water, with evidence of fluoride contamination affecting the health of nursing mothers.
- The High Court expressed dissatisfaction with the government's initial response and mandated a detailed report on water demand and emergency management measures.
What to watch next
- The government's submission of the requested comprehensive report on water supply and management.
- The next court hearing scheduled for September 23.
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Named India · IN-KA · Government of Karnataka · Sira · Tumakuru · Anu Sivaraman · Karnataka High Court · Ravivarma Kumar · R. Jayaramayya
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