Summarize Karnataka’s water crisis during winter and summer:

Here is a clear, concise summary of Karnataka’s water crisis during winter and summer:

Water Crisis in Karnataka – Winter vs. Summer

Lower rainfall in Northeast Monsoon: Karnataka receives very little rain in winter, especially in interior districts, leading to declining groundwater recharge.
Reduced reservoir inflow: Major dams like KRS, Kabini, Tungabhadra, and Almatti often see below-normal storage during winter.
Drying of borewells: Many rural areas—particularly in Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Tumakuru, and Vijayapura—experience early-stage water scarcity.
Urban stress begins: Bengaluru and other cities see increased pressure on tanker water, especially in peripheral zones.
Agricultural impact: Rabi crops (like millets, pulses) face irrigation stress, increasing dependence on groundwater.

Peak water shortage: Summer is the worst period, with extreme heat, evaporation losses, and almost zero rainfall.
Acute urban shortages:
- Bengaluru faces tanker dependency, falling borewell levels, and reduced Cauvery supply.
- Coastal & Malnad districts face less crisis but see local shortages.
Agricultural distress: Water-intensive crops (sugarcane, paddy, arecanut) cause high demand, worsening scarcity.
Groundwater depletion: Borewells in districts like Kolar, Ballari, Raichur, Bagalkot, and Tumakuru hit critical or overexploited levels.
Drinking water scarcity: Rural areas rely heavily on tankers and temporary pipelines from nearby rivers.
Inter-state tension: Reduced river flow intensifies Cauvery and Krishna basin disputes.

Winter starts the drying phase with mild to moderate shortages.
Summer brings severe scarcity due to heat, low rainfall, high demand, and overexploited groundwater.
Urban areas (especially Bengaluru) and drought-prone districts face major stress every year.