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Shimla facing water shortage, tourist influx adds to troubles

IndiaTimes Monday, 17 June 2024
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, faces a severe water crisis this summer due to heat waves and limited rainfall, affecting the daily water supply to residents and tourists. The city, receiving only 30 MLD out of the required 43 MLD, struggles to meet the increasing water demands exacerbated by the influx of tourists.
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