Kerala High Court Directs Kerala Water Authority MD to Resolve Long-Standing Water Shortage in Thrissur

The Kerala High Court has directed the Managing Director of the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) to convene a meeting with officials and resolve the long-standing drinking water shortage affecting over ten panchayats in Thrissur District. 

The Court noted that interim arrangements like alternate-day tanker supply under the Jal Jeevan Mission have continued for over two years despite an earlier court-mandated permanent solution. 

The Court noted the inefficiency of continued alternate-day water provision and warned that time-bound directives may follow unless decisive action is taken. The issue surfaced through two PILs filed in 2023 and 2025.

The next hearing is scheduled for June 26.