Drop dead Foundation

From dried-up rivers to thriving ecosystems — see how these 5 powerful water conservation efforts are reversing India's water crisis.

Aabid Surti’s NGO - Drop Dead Foundation - fixes leaky faucets for free in Mumbai to save water, which has helped save millions over the years.

As the government and NGOs across India work to find a solution for the crippling water shortage that grips the country every summer, there’s a lot that you can do in your everyday life to conserve water.

“If I can, you can,” says octogenarian Aabid Surti, as he walks around apartment buildings in Mumbai every Sunday, plumber in tow, fixing leaky faucets and saving every drop of water he can.