Google's significant $15 billion data center project in Visakhapatnam, India, is encountering substantial opposition. Local activists and residents are protesting due to concerns about the project exacerbating existing water shortages in the region. There are also fears that the development will negatively impact wildlife in the vicinity of the Kambalakonda sanctuary. Google asserts that their campus will utilize advanced air cooling technology and strictly adhere to Indian environmental regulations. State officials have refuted claims that the project will draw water from residential or agricultural supplies. Despite government assurances and praise for the project's economic benefits, opposition is mounting. Activists are organizing awareness campaigns and protests to highlight the potential environmental consequences. Visakhapatnam already experiences water rationing, with demand exceeding supply. A public interest litigation has been filed in the high court, alleging the project will put further strain on local water resources. The court has requested a defense from the government regarding these allegations, with a hearing scheduled for August 24.