Bengaluru’s water crisis has pushed the city to its edge with people forced to pay heavy fines for “misusing” water. Amid water shortages in the “Silicon Valley of India”, residents were charged with fines for using water for non-essential activities like washing cars and gardening.

Holi in Bengaluru amid acute water shortage invites heavy fines

In Iran, farmers set up tents in a dry river bed in Isfahan to protest a drought. The Iranian Riot Police fired bullets to clear up the area. Palki Sharma tells you how a protest for water turned deadly in Iran.

Iran: Farmers set up tents in dry river bed protesting against water shortage

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