Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, May 6: Drinking water scarcity is bothering many parts of twin districts. College students are the worst affected.

Most of the colleges are holding classes in both districts and many of them are having drinking water shortages. The plight of colleges with hostels is pathetic.

In some colleges, online classes have started. Others have curtailed their timings from 9 am to 4 pm to 9 am to 1 pm only.

As water supply was stopped three days ago in Mangaluru, online classes were held for students of Mangaluru University. Later water was brought in tankers and classes began.

In some colleges, students are instructed to bring their own drinking water. Recently, a college in Mangaluru, which has around 1000 students declared a holiday due to no water.

Social worker Venu Sharma says, “Mercury is soaring. It is difficult to even sit at home itself. In this hot weather, colleges are conducting classes. That too, water scarcity is making the life of students difficult. I really do not know the necessity of holding classes during the hot summer months. The district administration should take some immediate action considering the health of the students.”