Which Indian city will run out of water first?
5 years, 5 months ago

Which Indian city will run out of water first?

Live Mint  

Every summer, residents in Indian cities brace themselves for the dreaded combination of extreme heat and water shortage. In 2015-16, according to data from the National Family Health Survey, 31% of urban households lacked access to piped water or public tap water—a proportion that has not decreased significantly for nearly two decades. There is no data on water levels in all reservoirs that supply India’s cities, but in the 91 important reservoirs that the Central Water Commission tracks, storage levels have never crossed more than half their total capacity in the past five years. For a few of these cities, the combination of increasing water demand and climate change could be a particularly potent threat. In a 2018 study published in Nature, scientists Martina Flörke and others quantified the effects of urbanization and climate change on water scarcity across global cities.

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Delhi's Rajinder Nagar gets 24-hour clean tap water, AAP vows citywide supply soon
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi's Rajinder Nagar gets 24-hour clean tap water, AAP vows citywide supply soon

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi inaugurated the long-awaited DDA water supply project in Rajinder Nagar on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone as 500 families in the area became the first in Delhi to receive round-the-clock access to clean drinking water through taps. After medical facilities to senior citizens, Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced his plans to ensure …

Water supply to be stopped in these areas of South Delhi on December 12
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Water supply to be stopped in these areas of South Delhi on December 12

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Jal Board on Tuesday said that the water supply in parts of South Delhi will be stopped during the morning hours on December 12 due to “maintenance work”, news agency PTI reported. Delhi faced an acute water supply crisis in October as high levels of ammonia contamination in the Yamuna River affected WTPs The affected areas include Tughlakabad …

No water supply in parts of Delhi on Thursday | CHECK list of affected areas
1 month ago

No water supply in parts of Delhi on Thursday | CHECK list of affected areas

India TV News  

Water cut in Delhi: Parts of South Delhi will experience no water supply on December 12 morning due to maintenance work, as announced by the Delhi Jal Board. "Due to making inter connection by DMRC of newly laid 900 mm/600 mm dia MS water line near Vayusenabad Gate -3 and Madangri T-point on MB road with existing 1200/ 900/600 mm …

India must act right away against an emerging scarcity of fresh water
1 month, 1 week ago

India must act right away against an emerging scarcity of fresh water

Live Mint  

In recent articles, I have often referred to three ongoing technological revolutions that will fundamentally transform the way we live: the energy transformation from fossil fuels to renewables, the artificial intelligence revolution and the biotechnological revolution. Large parts of the world are already water stressed and it is estimated that by 2030, demand for fresh water will exceed sustainable supply …

In Delhi, 16-hour water supply disruption today, tomorrow | Check timing, affected areas
3 months, 1 week ago

In Delhi, 16-hour water supply disruption today, tomorrow | Check timing, affected areas

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Jal Board has announced a 16-hour water supply disruption in several parts of the national capital on Tuesday, October 1, and Wednesday, October 2, due to maintenance work. Delhi to face 16-hour water supply disruption today, tomorrow | Check affected areas Residents will not receive water supply between 10am on Tuesday and 2am on Wednesday. "Due to major …

Reviving shallow aquifers: Part of the solution to India's urban water crisis
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Reviving shallow aquifers: Part of the solution to India's urban water crisis

Hindustan Times  

In India, groundwater plays a critical role in meeting urban water demands. The dug wells and step wells, still standing today, are reminders of a time when water scarcity was addressed by harnessing rainwater to recharge shallow aquifers. This initiative aimed to raise awareness among city officials and communities about the importance of shallow aquifers and demonstrate effective recharge structures …

CM lays foundation for scheme to supply drinking water to 3 towns from Sone river
4 months, 1 week ago

CM lays foundation for scheme to supply drinking water to 3 towns from Sone river

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Monday laid the foundation stone for the ambitious drinking water supply scheme at Annicut in Dehri town of Rohtas district. Once complete, the project at an estimated cost of ₹1347.32 crore, will provide drinking water to people in Aurangabad, Dehri and Sasaram towns, using surface water available in the Sone river. At the industrial training …

Delhi lost water bodies to administrative failure
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi lost water bodies to administrative failure

Hindustan Times  

Delhi, among the most water-stressed cities in the world, has lost close to half of the water bodies it officially lists. This summer, when the hottest days saw temperatures rise to almost 50 degree Celsius, the city’s struggle with water adequacy was underlined by visuals of women and children running after water tankers even as the Aam Aadmi Party government …

Delhi to experience 24-hour water supply disruption from August 8 | Check list of areas to be affected
5 months ago

Delhi to experience 24-hour water supply disruption from August 8 | Check list of areas to be affected

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Delhi Jal Board has announced a 24-hour disruption in water supply for several areas in north Delhi starting from Thursday morning. This interruption, which will affect Kewal Park, Lawrence Road, and Punjabi Bagh, is due to interconnection work on the Punjabi Bagh water main, which supplies water through underground pipes. List of affected areas Gopalpur village SIS …

Earth Overshoot Day to focus on sustainable life
5 months, 1 week ago

Earth Overshoot Day to focus on sustainable life

Deccan Chronicle  

India, with over 1.4 billion people, faces significant challenges due to population growth and increased consumption. The Global Footprint Network reports that India’s ecological footprint has grown exponentially. “Currently, India needs 2.6 times its resources to sustain its population, leading to depleted forests, reduced biodiversity, and climate change. A NITI Aayog report warns that by 2030, India’s water demand could …

150 million rural homes connected to tap water supply, West Bengal, Rajasthan lag
5 months, 1 week ago

150 million rural homes connected to tap water supply, West Bengal, Rajasthan lag

Live Mint  

New Delhi: About 150 million of the country's 193 million rural households are connected to tap water supply, according to data from the Union ministry of jal shakti. "At the time of announcement of Jal Jeevan Mission, 32.3 million rural households were reported to have tap water connections. Thus, as on 25.07.2024, out of 193.2 million rural households in the …

Delhi: Residents to face water supply disruption on July 18 | Details
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi: Residents to face water supply disruption on July 18 | Details

India TV News  

Parts of Delhi will face water supply disruptions for 12 hours on Thursday. Areas to be affected The areas where water supply will be affected include H-1 Archana Apartment, Shubham Enclave, RBI Colony near Double Twin Water Tank, G Block Pushkar Enclave, State Bank Nagar Outer Ring Road, Meera Bagh B Block, GH-4 DDA Flats, Meera Bagh JJC Paschim Vihar, …

Parts of Delhi face water supply shortage day after canal breach
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Parts of Delhi face water supply shortage day after canal breach

Hindustan Times  

Large parts of southwest and northwest Delhi were hit by acute water shortage on Friday — a day after a portion of the channel-lined canal or the Munak canal was breached, disrupting water supply to four of the nine water treatment plants in the Capital. The Munak canal was breached, disrupting water supply to four of the nine water treatment …

Delhi: A heat island deep in water
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi: A heat island deep in water

Hindustan Times  

The rain storm, which hit Delhi on Friday, June 28, triggered havoc in India’s Capital. Sustainable Urban Drainage System is defined as “Collective approaches to manage surface water that take into account the water quantity, water quality and amenity issues”. The basic principles of sustainable urban drainage include the following: Integration of drainage with the streets, water supply, sewage, solid …

AAP indifferent to water woes in Delhi: BJP
6 months, 2 weeks ago

AAP indifferent to water woes in Delhi: BJP

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva hit out at the AAP on Wednesday, saying it was not doing anything to mitigate the problems of the people who have been facing the brunt of water crisis. “It is shocking to see entire Kejriwal government is engaged in melodrama to divert attention of Delhi reidents from the prevailing water crisis,” Sachdeva …

India’s rising water stress can dent its sovereign credit profile: Moody’s Ratings
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s rising water stress can dent its sovereign credit profile: Moody’s Ratings

The Hindu  

Moody’s Ratings warned on June 25 that India’s growing water shortage and increasingly frequent climate change-driven natural disasters, amid a rise in consumption and rapid economic growth, can negatively affect the country’s sovereign credit strength. Currently rated Baa3 stable by Moody’s, which denotes the lowest investment grade rating, India is susceptible to increasing water stress, and any drop in water …

Explained: How worsening water crisis can hurt India's economy
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Explained: How worsening water crisis can hurt India's economy

India Today  

India's worsening water crisis poses a significant threat to the country's economic stability, Moody's Ratings has warned. Impact of water crisis on Indian economy Moody’s explains that the escalating water shortage, driven by high consumption amid rapid economic growth and frequent natural disasters, can "exacerbate volatility in India's growth." According to the Ministry of Water Resources, India's average annual water …

Delhi water crisis: Supply improves a bit, AAP MLAs meet LG Saxena
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi water crisis: Supply improves a bit, AAP MLAs meet LG Saxena

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s water supply improved marginally on Sunday, to 906 million gallons a day, from a seasonal low of 888mgd on Friday and 896mgd on Saturday, as water minister Atishi’s indefinite hunger strike entered its third day given that the Capital was still grappling with a shortfall of around 94mgd on the day. ‘You are not Haryana’s LG': AAP's retort to …

In Frames | Delhi's heatwave and water crisis
6 months, 2 weeks ago

In Frames | Delhi's heatwave and water crisis

The Hindu  

A stone’s throw from Chanakyapuri, Delhi’s Diplomatic enclave, and not far from the Prime Minister’s residence, there is a fight for survival every time a water tanker enters Sanjay Camp. While the Aam Aadmi Party-run Delhi government has blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party-run Haryana government for not releasing Delhi’s share of water, the BJP has blamed AAP’s mismanagement of water …

‘Sole aim…political mileage’: Delhi LG slams AAP govt amid water crisis in capital
6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Sole aim…political mileage’: Delhi LG slams AAP govt amid water crisis in capital

Hindustan Times  

Delhi lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party-led city government, accusing its ministers of turning the water crisis into an ‘opportunity' to blame neighbouring states. Pointing that the capital is dependent on drinking water supply from neighbouring states of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, Saxena added,"Interstate water-sharing arrangements are settled through institutional mechanisms created …

Delhi Water Crisis: Long Queues Continue Near Tankers Across Capital As Atishi's Hunger Strike Enters Day 2
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Water Crisis: Long Queues Continue Near Tankers Across Capital As Atishi's Hunger Strike Enters Day 2

News 18  

Amid the scorching heat, residents in several areas of Delhi continue to face severe water shortages, with people lining up in queues to collect water from tankers. According to Delhi Water Minister Atishi, over 28 lakh people in the national capital “won’t get water today” as the city received a decreased supply of over 100 million gallons per day from …

Giving enough water to Delhi: Haryana minister reiterates stand
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Giving enough water to Delhi: Haryana minister reiterates stand

Hindustan Times  

Terming the allegations of Delhi government baseless, minister of state for irrigation and water resources Abhe Singh Yadav on Thursday said that Haryana is currently supplying 1,050 cusecs of water to Delhi, exceeding the mandated 719 cusecs allocation. Yadav said that on June 18, a joint team from the Central Water Commission and the Upper Yamuna River Board measured the …

No long-term solutions implemented by AAP govt. to address water crisis, says BJP
6 months, 2 weeks ago

No long-term solutions implemented by AAP govt. to address water crisis, says BJP

The Hindu  

The BJP’s Delhi unit lashed out at the Aam Aadmi Party government over the ongoing water crisis in the Capital on Thursday, stating that for the ten years the party has been in power, it has failed to implement any long-term solutions, including its promise of free water. AAP countered the allegations in a statement, saying they have undertaken several …

Delhi Water Crisis: Atishi Writes to PM Modi, Says Will Go on Indefinite Fast from June 21 if Situation Not Resolved
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Water Crisis: Atishi Writes to PM Modi, Says Will Go on Indefinite Fast from June 21 if Situation Not Resolved

News 18  

Delhi Water Minister Atishi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his help to resolve the water crisis in the national capital amid soaring temperatures. Atishi said Delhi was grappling with a water crisis as Haryana was not releasing the capital’s share of water. Meanwhile, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva accused Atishi of indulging in theatrics to distract attention …

Delhi water crisis: BJP accuses AAP of ‘stealing and looting’ from citizens
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi water crisis: BJP accuses AAP of ‘stealing and looting’ from citizens

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party unit chief Virendra Sachdeva on Wednesday accused the ruling Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi of stealing and looting from the people, who are reeling under severe water crisis in the capital. Bharatiya Janata Party chief Virendra Sachdeva, party MP Bansuri Swaraj and others raise slogans as they stage a protest against the Aam Aadmi Party …

OPINION | STOP POLITICISING DELHI WATER CRISIS ISSUE
6 months, 3 weeks ago

OPINION | STOP POLITICISING DELHI WATER CRISIS ISSUE

India TV News  

Delhi and most parts of northern India are experiencing a scorching heat wave, but the problem has been worse confounded in the capital with severe water crisis in most parts of the city. Acute water crisis has now affected large parts of VVIP Lutyens' Zone area, with New Delhi Municipal Council reporting supply of only 70 to 80 MLD water …

Delhi water crisis: "If Centre does not intervene, situation will not improve," Minister Atishi
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi water crisis: "If Centre does not intervene, situation will not improve," Minister Atishi

The Hindu  

Amid the water crisis in Delhi, Minister Atishi on June 16 said that if the Centre does not intervene in the situation, it will not improve and the BJP should talk to its government in Haryana and get more water for Delhi. Ms. Atishi today wrote a letter to Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora urging the deployment of police personnel …

Delhi water crisis: AAP demands police protection for pipelines; BJP blames Arvind Kejriwal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi water crisis: AAP demands police protection for pipelines; BJP blames Arvind Kejriwal

Hindustan Times  

Amid a crippling water crisis in the national capital, Delhi water minister Atishi has written a letter to the city's police demanding protection for its pipelines against potential sabotage attempts. People wait to collect drinking water from a tanker of Delhi Jal Board on a hot summer day as water crisis continues, at a slum in Geeta Colony area, in …

Centre’s help sought to get Yamuna water: Delhi Minister Atishi
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre’s help sought to get Yamuna water: Delhi Minister Atishi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI : Delhi Water Minister Atishi said on Saturday that the city’s water production has dropped to 932 MGD due to “inadequate inflow of water into Yamuna from Haryana.” Atishi said the water level at the Wazirabad barrage had plunged six feet to 668.5, and the water received from the Munak canal reached 902 cusecs. She said Himachal Pradesh …

Supply dips by 70 MGD; increase tankers: Delhi Govt
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Supply dips by 70 MGD; increase tankers: Delhi Govt

Hindustan Times  

Delhi is facing a severe water crisis as the supply from Haryana has significantly dwindled, following which the city’s water production has dropped to 932 million gallons per day — a dip by 70 mgd, water minister Atishi said on Saturday. “Due to the dip in the amount of water that Delhi is getting from both the sources, Wazirabad Barrage …

City’s water production fell by 66 MGD over past week, says Atishi
6 months, 3 weeks ago

City’s water production fell by 66 MGD over past week, says Atishi

The Hindu  

Water Minister Atishi on Friday said the quantity of water being produced by Delhi’s water treatment plants has seen a continuous fall over the past week due to insufficient supply by Haryana. The Aam Aadmi Party government has been accusing the Haryana government of not releasing the city’s share of water in the Yamuna river through the Munak canal, causing …

Delhi water crisis: Atishi meets Kejriwal in Tihar, gets directions to curb plight
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi water crisis: Atishi meets Kejriwal in Tihar, gets directions to curb plight

India TV News  

Delhi water crisis: Amid continuous water and power crises in Delhi, state minister Atishi and AAP MP Raghav Chadha met Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Tihar jail today. He inquired about the issues related to the power and water and he told me that he watched the water crisis in Delhi on television in Tihar," Atishi told media outside …

As Supreme Court Slams Govt Over ‘Wastage’, A Look At Delhi Water Crisis, And The 'Tanker Mafia'
6 months, 4 weeks ago

As Supreme Court Slams Govt Over ‘Wastage’, A Look At Delhi Water Crisis, And The 'Tanker Mafia'

News 18  

The heatwave is back in Delhi after a short spell of rain and thunderstorm a couple of weeks ago. The Supreme Court on Wednesday took up the issue, and lambasted the AAP government in Delhi for wastage of water and ‘tanker mafia’ in the capital. The Delhi Jal Board’s summer bulletin on Tuesday reported that Delhi’s total water production was …

'Water being stolen under AAP govt protection': Delhi BJP on severe crisis
6 months, 4 weeks ago

'Water being stolen under AAP govt protection': Delhi BJP on severe crisis

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday trained guns at the Delhi government amid an escalating water crisis in the capital, accusing it of failing to manage the city's water resources effectively and alleging corruption within the Delhi Jal Board. The Delhi Jal Board, its officers, chairman, and the Delhi government are responsible for the water crisis," Delhi BJP chief Virendra …

Delhi water crisis: Water for them is brick fights, financial burden, daily battle
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi water crisis: Water for them is brick fights, financial burden, daily battle

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In Kusumpur Pahadi’s Block E, the fight for water isn’t just a necessity; it’s a daily battle for survival. The words of Bhagwati Ghadiya from Kusumpur echo the sentiments of many: the two-hour window to access the pump is a fleeting opportunity, and failure to seize it means sacrificing the ability to perform essential tasks of the day.As …

AAP: Haryana is not releasing sufficient water to Delhi
7 months ago

AAP: Haryana is not releasing sufficient water to Delhi

Hindustan Times  

The Aam Aadmi Party government on Saturday alleged that Haryana has released only 840 cusecs of water into the Munak Canal, against the Capital’s share of 1,050 cusecs per day. Atishi said that according to the water agreement between Delhi and Haryana, Haryana has to release 1,050 cusecs of water every day, and even in summer, this should not drop …

SC directs the Yamuna River Board to hold an urgent meeting on June 5 to address Delhi’s water crisis
7 months ago

SC directs the Yamuna River Board to hold an urgent meeting on June 5 to address Delhi’s water crisis

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on June 3 directed the Centre to hold an emergency meeting of its Upper Yamuna River Board with the States of Delhi, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh to address water scarcity in the national capital amidst soaring temperatures crossing the 50-degree Celsius mark. It said the States, the Board and the Centre should address the issues raised by …

Delhi Water Crisis: Delhi Govt Moves Supreme Court Seeking Directions For Immediate Release Of Water From Haryana
7 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Water Crisis: Delhi Govt Moves Supreme Court Seeking Directions For Immediate Release Of Water From Haryana

Live Law  

In a recent development, the Delhi government has approached the Supreme Court seeking directions to the State of Haryana for immediate release of water to the crisis-hit national capital.Referring to the severe heatwave conditions prevailing in north India, particularly Delhi, the plea states that there is extraordinary and excessive surge of water demand in the capital. In a recent development, …

Delhi water crisis: AAP govt reaches Supreme Court, Arvind Kejriwal urges UP, Haryana for help
7 months, 1 week ago

Delhi water crisis: AAP govt reaches Supreme Court, Arvind Kejriwal urges UP, Haryana for help

India TV News  

Delhi water crisis: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today urged the neighbouring states to provide some help amid the severe water crisis in the national capital. Delhi govt approaches Supreme Court amid water shortage Delhi government has approached the Supreme Court regarding the water scarcity problem in the national capital. Delhi govt sets up war room to monitor water tankers …

Delhi govt ‘rationalises’ water supply to city
7 months, 1 week ago

Delhi govt ‘rationalises’ water supply to city

Hindustan Times  

Amid a further drop in the water levels of the Yamuna, water minister Atishi on Tuesday announced that the Delhi Jal Board will begin rationalising the water supply to the city, effective immediately, and parts of the Capital that receive supply in two shifts will get water only once a day. Read Here: Delhi water supply at season’s nadir, compounds …

Delhi water supply at season’s nadir, compounds summer woes
7 months, 1 week ago

Delhi water supply at season’s nadir, compounds summer woes

Hindustan Times  

Amid an intense heatwave and record temperatures in Delhi, water supply hit a season-low on Monday, with the Delhi Jal Board supplying only 966.16mgd, which was below the usual supply of 1,000mgd by 33.84mgd and below the estimated water demand of 1,290mgd by 323.84mgd, according to DJB data. Vasant Kunj and complaints DJB on Monday recorded 980 water-related complaints on …

Water supply hit in pockets of Delhi as Yamuna levels dip
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Water supply hit in pockets of Delhi as Yamuna levels dip

Hindustan Times  

At a time that much of the northern plains are reeling under temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, Delhi has begun facing a new irritant — a dip in water supply. Delhi Jal Board officials said that the water level in the Yamuna has begun plummeting over the past few days, and coupled with power failures at treatment facilities, the water …

Urban Agenda | How new tech is helping plug leaks and reshaping water management
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Urban Agenda | How new tech is helping plug leaks and reshaping water management

Hindustan Times  

Every summer, water shortages across Indian cities are a common experience and the situation is predicted to worsen with the rise in urban population rand monsoons getting perceptibly erratic. SmartTerra, a Bengaluru-based software company that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning for detecting water leaks, is currently deployed in Pune and Coimbatore following successful pilots. By studying the data of …

Half of urban local bodies facing water shortage in Andhra Pradesh
9 months, 1 week ago

Half of urban local bodies facing water shortage in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

More than half of the urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh have been facing water scarcity during the ongoing summer, and at least seven municipalities are facing an acute shortage. Jawahar Reddy, Lathkar Shrikesh Balajirao, Commissioner & Director, Municipal Administration, said, “There will be no water problem for 60 Urban Local Bodies in the summer, while available reserves will last …

India’s Bengaluru is fast running out of water, and a long, scorching summer still looms
9 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s Bengaluru is fast running out of water, and a long, scorching summer still looms

Associated Press  

BENGALURU, India — Bhavani Mani Muthuvel and her family of nine have around five 20-liter buckets worth of water for the week for cooking, cleaning and household chores. A resident of Ambedkar Nagar, a low-income settlement in the shadows of the lavish headquarters of multiple global software companies in Bengaluru’s Whitefield neighborhood, Muthuvel is normally reliant on piped water, sourced …

Bengaluru residents continue to struggle with drinking water shortage
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru residents continue to struggle with drinking water shortage

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing water crisis in the silicon city of India, Bengaluru, several residents were seen queuing up outside the RO water plant, carrying empty cans, in hopes of securing the essential water supply. Bengaluru residents continue to struggle with drinking water shortage The struggle for drinking water continues for the residents of the city. Amid strict measures imposed by …

Thirsty Bengaluru: Water scarcity amid rapid urbanisation and climate change
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Thirsty Bengaluru: Water scarcity amid rapid urbanisation and climate change

India Today  

Bengaluru, home to over 13 million people and a global IT centre, is grappling with a critical water shortage. IN NUMBERS Total water demand: According to a report, Bengaluru requires about 2,632 million litres per day, with residential use accounting for 72 per cent, industrial use 17 per cent, commercial/institutional use eight per cent, and construction two per cent. According …

A possible solution for Bengaluru’s water crisis: Data
9 months, 4 weeks ago

A possible solution for Bengaluru’s water crisis: Data

The Hindu  

As Bengaluru grows further outwards and faster than it can cope, water supply is one of the first casualties. Map 4 | The map shows the BWSSB water supply lines in Bengaluru. Currently, only one third of the city’s wastewater is redirected for external reuse, which means it is taken to Kolar, Chikkaballapur, and Devanahalli where it is used to …

Bengaluru water crisis grim as 3,000 borewells dried up, tankers prices skyrocket| 10 points
10 months ago

Bengaluru water crisis grim as 3,000 borewells dried up, tankers prices skyrocket| 10 points

Hindustan Times  

The water crisis in Bengaluru continues to worsen with each passing day. People stand in queues to get drinking water as areas like Whitefield, Mahadevpura and RR Nagar face drinking water shortages, in Bengaluru “For 6 months, this area has not received water from the corporation. "There will be district and Taluk level control rooms to face water crisis. The …

100 taluks in Karnataka hit by drinking water crisis, says Chief Minister
10 months ago

100 taluks in Karnataka hit by drinking water crisis, says Chief Minister

The Hindu  

Close to 100 taluks in Karnataka have been facing severe drinking water crisis and tankers have been pressed into service to supply water to residents. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday took stock of the situation in the State by holding a videoconference with Deputy Commissioners and Chief Executive Officers of ZPs and said 98 out of 236 taluks have been …

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