Residents of Kottaramthuruth ward in Kerala staged a protest by blocking the coastal road at Perumathura, demanding urgent solutions to the severe drinking water scarcity in their area. The residents, including women and children, expressed frustration over months of intermittent water supply. The protest lasted for approximately three hours before officials from the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) and local police intervened to hold discussions with the residents. As a short-term measure, the KWA has decided to draw two additional pipelines to the region. The incident caused significant traffic disruptions along the coastal road. For more information, read the full article.