Jaipur: The city is grappling with a severe water crisis as temperatures soar above 40 degrees Celsius, with the last mile areas being hit the most. Due to irregular municipal supply in many areas, dependence on private tankers has increased and prices have also increased. Residents of some neighborhoods say they are paying almost double the normal rates to meet basic daily needs.In SiddharthnagarMalviya Nagar, Locals report that supplies have been short for the last four to five days. “Private tankers are charging double the normal rate,” said resident Dhruv Agarwal, reflecting the growing frustration in the affected areas.Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) officials say they are responding by increasing Bisalpur water supply to Jaipur in phases. According to PHED, the city is already receiving rainfall close to the maximum possible amount, with plans to increase the supply further from Monday as the weather department predicts higher temperatures in the coming days.The stress is especially visible in tall buildings and large residential complexes. Many such societies are heavily dependent on groundwater extraction or private tankers, and increasing domestic demand is making regular management difficult. “We need about four tanks of water a day. It costs us about Rs 800 per tanker. Now some suppliers are not charging less than Rs 1,200 to Rs 1,500,” said Amit Kumar, president of Residents Welfare Association.According to an official estimate, Jaipur’s private tanker fleet consists of about 2,000 vehicles, typically with a 4,000-litre capacity. While a tanker typically serves 10 to 12 homes per day, operators are now receiving orders for more than 20 per day, increasing competition and driving up prices.