Under a dry spell 

In the parched Remidicherla village of Andhra Pradesh, the community is facing a severe water shortage. Despite investments in water management projects and political promises during election season, the crisis persists. Borewells offer temporary relief, even as dependence on private suppliers and laborious pipeline installations underscore the severity of the situation. As the state-wide drought worsens, hope for sustained solutions remains uncertain, writes Sambasiva Rao M.