Summary:

The Madhesh Province in Nepal is facing a severe drinking water shortage due to prolonged drought and depleted groundwater, causing traditional sources like tube wells and hand pumps to dry up. In response, the provincial government has deployed eight fire engines, along with additional tankers from the Nepal Army and Forest Office, to deliver water to the hardest-hit districts, including Bara and Parsa. These fire engines, each with a 5,000-liter capacity, operate 24 hours a day under coordination with the Nepal Army. The government is covering fuel and logistical costs and is also coordinating with the federal government for further support. The crisis stems from inadequate rainfall during the monsoon season, leading to an acute water shortage in the province.

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