S Sampath, Bangalore, April 2, DH News Service:

The unusually hot summer has dealt a double whammy for Bangaloreans as acute shortage of power is now being accompanied by severe water crisis.

A view of the Thippagondanahalli reservoir on Friday. dh Photo

The Thippagondanahalli reservoir (TG Halli) responsible for providing water to the western part of the City is now drying up.