Centuries-old wells restored to provide drinking water as parts of the country head towards “day zero” when no water will be available
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After an 18-month effort to clear out 3,000 tonnes of rubbish and restore the stone walls and adjacent area, the 17th-century Bansilalpet stepwell
3mt of rubbish in such a beautiful historic landmark? What is wrong with these people?
I wouldn’t dare to walk there to not wear it off further.
