Explained: India’s groundwater crisis and why Hyderabad tops the list of most affected cities

India’s groundwater crisis is deepening. Hyderabad leads metropolitan areas in depletion. Karnataka faces widespread water shortages. Marathwada’s tanker deployment has surged. Punjab battles extraction and uranium contamination. These regions highlight growing pressure on water resources. Urgent recharge, sustainable management, and conservation are vital to avert further worsening.