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IIT Jodhpur water tanker chaos goes viral as students race for drinking water

India
Published on 2 May 2026
IIT Jodhpur water tanker chaos goes viral as students race for drinking water

Students run after a tanker as heat worsens

Extreme heat in Rajasthan has triggered an acute water crisis at IIT Jodhpur, where a viral video shows students chasing a water tanker for drinking water. The incident has sparked sharp questions about the institute’s water management and emergency preparedness, as concerns grow over how such shortages are handled during peak summer conditions.

  • Extreme heat has led to an acute water shortage at IIT Jodhpur
  • A viral clip shows students running to access drinking water
  • The incident is raising concerns over institute water management
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