Legendary actor and Oscar award-winner Leonardo DiCaprio, also known for his work as an environmentalist, has expressed concern over the situation. In a detailed post on social media, the 'Titanic' legend drew attention to the crisis, saying that "Only rain can save Chennai from this situation".
The 44-year-old shared a picture of women trying to fetch water from an empty well, saying that the scarcity has forced people to stand in queues in order to get sufficient water. He also pointed out that due to the depleting levels, hotels and restaurants have been shut down for some time.
A few days ago, DiCaprio had drawn attention to another environmental hazard in India, sharing a video expressing concern over the Ghazipur landfill, which is expected to grow taller than the Taj Mahal very soon.
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