<p>As many as 23 cities and towns in Karnataka are expected to face drinking water problem in the next two months, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa was told by the officials o Friday. </p>.<p>So far, 12 urban local bodies are dependent on private tankers for water supply, officials briefed the CM at a review meeting of the Urban Development department. </p>.<p>The deputy commissioners have Rs 47.24 crore with them to tackle drinking water problems and “at no cost should citizens suffer for the want of water,” Yediyurappa directed the officials. </p>.<p>Yediyurappa also appreciated the efforts of the urban local bodies in tackling the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a release.</p>
<p>As many as 23 cities and towns in Karnataka are expected to face drinking water problem in the next two months, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa was told by the officials o Friday. </p>.<p>So far, 12 urban local bodies are dependent on private tankers for water supply, officials briefed the CM at a review meeting of the Urban Development department. </p>.<p>The deputy commissioners have Rs 47.24 crore with them to tackle drinking water problems and “at no cost should citizens suffer for the want of water,” Yediyurappa directed the officials. </p>.<p>Yediyurappa also appreciated the efforts of the urban local bodies in tackling the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a release.</p>