India’s Bengaluru is fast running out of water, and a long, scorching summer still looms
9 months 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 from groundwater. A resident of Ambedkar Nagar, a low-income settlement in the shadows of global software companies in Whitefield neighborhood, walks past the empty water cans outside her house in Bengaluru, India, Monday, March 11, 2024. A resident of Ambedkar Nagar, a low-income settlement in the shadows global software companies in Whitefield neighborhood, walks past a row of empty barrels used to store water, in Bengaluru, India, Monday, March 11, 2024. A resident of Ambedkar Nagar, a low-income settlement in the shadows of global software companies in Whitefield neighborhood, collects potable water from a private tanker in Bengaluru, India, Monday, March 11, 2024.

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A year when Bengaluru faced acute water crisis and took many remedial measures
1 day, 2 hours ago

A year when Bengaluru faced acute water crisis and took many remedial measures

The Hindu  

After a failed monsoon the previous year, the summer of 2024 saw the city face one of the worst water crisis in recent times. Water conservation The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board mandated aerators and flow restrictors that can cut wastage by up to 75% for all public taps. Cauvery V Stage The year came to an end with …

Real-Time Groundwater Monitoring in Bengaluru: A Scientific Initiative
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Real-Time Groundwater Monitoring in Bengaluru: A Scientific Initiative

New Indian Express  

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, are conducting a study to monitor groundwater levels in Bengaluru real-time. The study will involve setting up instruments near borewells and designated places in all wards in the city. The data will be collected through scientific instruments and will be used to create a balance sheet of groundwater, providing insights into …

Expert: Bengaluru should adopt proven solutions to flooding
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Expert: Bengaluru should adopt proven solutions to flooding

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Tech hub Bengaluru has transformed into a waterlogged nightmare, with back-to-back floods in 2022, 2023, and again this year. Dr Ranga Raju, a specialist who has advised the Supreme Court and high courts on major water disputes, expressed frustration in a recent interview with The New Indian Express. Cities like New York, Washington, Tokyo, London and Hong Kong have …

Over-Extraction of Groundwater: A Growing Concern in Karnataka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Over-Extraction of Groundwater: A Growing Concern in Karnataka

The Hindu  

University of Mysore Vice-Chancellor N.K. Lokanath has reported over-exploitation of groundwater in 52 taluks in Karnataka, with the stage of groundwater extraction exceeding 100 percent in many areas. The Vice-Chancellor highlighted the need for a systematic approach to groundwater management, including the implementation of various management plans recommended by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). The training programme, which will …

A Journey Through Bengaluru's Rainwater Oasis: Exploring the Sir M Visvesvaraya Rainwater Harvesting Theme Park
2 months, 1 week ago

A Journey Through Bengaluru's Rainwater Oasis: Exploring the Sir M Visvesvaraya Rainwater Harvesting Theme Park

The Hindu  

A museum dedicated to rain water harvesting has opened in Bengaluru, showcasing various models and educating citizens about the importance of this technique for mitigating water scarcity. The museum, named Sir M Visvesvaraya Rainwater Harvesting Theme Park, is a treasure trove of information and an invaluable knowledge hub for those interested in learning about RWH. Visitors can explore different models …

Reviving shallow aquifers: Part of the solution to India's urban water crisis
2 months, 4 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 …

Bengaluru lake water not potable: Report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru lake water not potable: Report

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Water from any of the city lakes is not fit for consumption even after treatment, shows a report by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board. Lake data available with The New Indian Express showed that prominent lakes, like Ulsoor, Madiwala, Yediyur, Sankey, Varthur, Bellandur, Hebbal, Puttenahalli and Mahadevapura, all fall under the D category. The water quality in lakes …

Bengaluru’s rains, traffic and water shortage add to blues; here’s how infrastructure challenges impact property prices
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru’s rains, traffic and water shortage add to blues; here’s how infrastructure challenges impact property prices

Hindustan Times  

Availability of essential services like healthcare and schooling, easy connectivity to workplace and supply of Cauvery water: These were the top three priorities for a techie-lawyer couple in Bengaluru who booked a 3 BHK property in North Bengaluru last month. Bengaluru’s rains, traffic and water shortage add to blues: How infrastructure challenges impact property prices Meanwhile Manaal Desai, a 29-year-old …

Bengaluru water tariff to be hiked 20 to 30%, says Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar
4 months ago

Bengaluru water tariff to be hiked 20 to 30%, says Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar said that there will be a hike in water tariff at Bengaluru soon and stressed that the ongoing financial burden on the state is forcing them to take the decision. Bengaluru water tariff to be hiked 20 to 30%, says Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar Speaking at an event, DK Shivakumar said, “The water …

Every spell leaves Bengaluru in a flood of misery
4 months, 1 week ago

Every spell leaves Bengaluru in a flood of misery

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Every time the city receives heavy rain, roads turn into rivers, homes get flooded, underpasses become death traps, and business gets affected. Citizens and civic activists are left wondering if the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike learns any lessons at all and why it can’t take permanent measures to prevent a repeat of rain-related emergencies. Many residents, frustrated with having …

Bengaluru rains: Ordeal of residents in layouts prone to flooding continues
4 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru rains: Ordeal of residents in layouts prone to flooding continues

The Hindu  

The daily wage labourers residing at an independent house at Sri Sai Layout woke up when their shirts started to feel moist, only to see water surrounding them. Neelufar Ahmed, the owner of the house who has rented the ground floor to daily wage labourers, said at least 25-30 houses in the layout were flooded following heavy rain on Sunday …

Bengaluru to have 2,750 water percolation pits by end of 2024
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru to have 2,750 water percolation pits by end of 2024

The Hindu  

With the city experiencing a severe water crisis this summer, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike plan to construct close to 2,750 percolation pits to increase the groundwater level by the end of 2024. “We will be constructing 1,000 more pits in the coming days near hospitals and education institutions.“ Mr. Manohar said …

Tribals forced to walk 2 Km to fetch water from well in Andhra Pradesh
6 months ago

Tribals forced to walk 2 Km to fetch water from well in Andhra Pradesh

New Indian Express  

PARVATHIPURAM-MANYAM : Amid a water crisis in the area, tribals of Dandu Suraguda village in Kurupam Mandal have been walking 2 km to fetch water from a temporary well dug in the district. Despite having four borewells, dwindling groundwater levels have forced the tribals to embark on a journey carrying vessels filled with water, mostly murky, resulting in fatigue and …

The rains are here, but are Bengaluru’s lakes monsoon-ready?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The rains are here, but are Bengaluru’s lakes monsoon-ready?

The Hindu  

As one approaches the wetland area of the Kothnur lake in South Bengaluru, bright bougainvillea blooms greet you. Secondary and tertiary often get left out.” There is also the issue of sewage entering the lakes through channels other than the primary storm water drain, an issue which often leaves even the authorities perplexed. During the monsoon, we deploy extra labour …

Farmers in India are weary of politicians’ lackluster response to their climate-driven water crisis
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Farmers in India are weary of politicians’ lackluster response to their climate-driven water crisis

Associated Press  

BEED, India — On a stifling hot day this May, farm worker Shobha Londhe is reminded of the desperate conditions that led her husband to take his own life. Shobha Londhe, widow of farmer Tatya, who killed himself, pours water on her cow to cool the animal on a hot summer’s day outside her house, in Talegaon village, Beed district, …

Bengaluru Rains: CM Siddaramaiah Inspects Flood Preparedness as Pre-Monsoon Showers Hit City
7 months ago

Bengaluru Rains: CM Siddaramaiah Inspects Flood Preparedness as Pre-Monsoon Showers Hit City

News 18  

In an effort to shake off the tag of ‘flood city’ from Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar decided to take the matter into their hands and go on city rounds to assess the city’s flood preparedness. On the question of when the BBMP elections would be held, Siddaramaiah reacted, “We will think about it …

12 years on, Ramakrishna Nagar in Bengaluru continues to flood
7 months ago

12 years on, Ramakrishna Nagar in Bengaluru continues to flood

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Following the moderate rainfall last week, dozens of homes were flooded with stormwater and sewage water. Despite several complaints to the BBMP and BWSSB in the past, the plight of many houses in Ramakrishna Nagar is the same for the past twelve years, and the issue has not been resolved. An activist Gulab Pasha said, “The residents of the …

As dams, wells dry up in Beed, monsoon is still a long five weeks away
7 months, 1 week ago

As dams, wells dry up in Beed, monsoon is still a long five weeks away

Hindustan Times  

Beed: Shabbir Sayyad, a resident of Dahiwandi in Shirur tehsil of Beed district, bagged the Padma Shri in 2018 for protecting cows and other bovine animals for more than three decades at his house. Villagers say tanker water cannot be used for drinking The Sayyads are not alone in Beed district struggling to get water for drinking, washing and bathing. …

Bengaluru running out of beer? Breweries unable to meet demand amid severe heat
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru running out of beer? Breweries unable to meet demand amid severe heat

Hindustan Times  

The breweries in Bengaluru stand unique compared to other cities' breweries as they operate as prime hangout spots for people in Karnataka’s capital. The many popular breweries that made Bengaluru as a beer capital are now running out of beer to serve the customers. Breweries unable to meet demand amid severe heat Why the Beer crisis in Bengaluru? According to …

The battle for water in Bengaluru
7 months, 2 weeks ago

The battle for water in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

In recent months, Bengaluru’s acute water shortage has dominated headlines, sparking conversations in households and newsrooms alike. With proper collection and management led by programmatic solutions like percolation pits and tech-led innovations on rainwater harvesting and storm drain management, rainwater can substantially alleviate water stress. For example, around 77% of Bengaluru’s wastewater is currently treated through a combination of municipal …

BWSSB constructs 986 percolation wells
7 months, 2 weeks ago

BWSSB constructs 986 percolation wells

The Hindu  

To combat water scarcity and restore groundwater levels, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has constructed 986 percolation/recharge wells across the city within a span of one month. BWSSB Chairman Ram Prasath Manohar emphasized the critical need for rainwater harvesting to address the root cause of water scarcity in Bengaluru. “While the city receives its share of Cauvery water, …

Bengaluru residents rejoice city's first heavy rain; Others lament over waterlogging, traffic
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru residents rejoice city's first heavy rain; Others lament over waterlogging, traffic

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru city was blessed with heavy bouts of rain on Friday along with thunder and lightening. The Bengaluru city traffic police department issued a waterlogging alert via social media after the city was blessed with its first heavy spell of rain in over five months. A resident also shared a video of rain water harvesting, writing, “The first collection of …

Percolation wells, a logical solution to Bengaluru’s water riddle
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Percolation wells, a logical solution to Bengaluru’s water riddle

The Hindu  

United Way of Bengaluru, a unit of the global United Way network, a privately-funded non-profit organisation founded 132 years ago, is pitching in to find a logical solution to Bengaluru’s water woes. Percolation wells are designed to capture rainwater so that the ground water table is restored, conserved and recharged as the created percolation and filtration environment triggers natural aquifers. …

Bengaluru Water Crisis: Drought hits Sankey Tank in Bengaluru
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru Water Crisis: Drought hits Sankey Tank in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Sankey Tank, one of the well-maintained lakes in the city and a landmark in north Bengaluru, has been hit by the drought. Created in 1882 by Col. Richard Hieram Sankey of the Madras Sappers Regiment, Sankey Tank is a rainfed lake. Moreover, due to rising mercury, the rate of evaporation of water from the lake is also high,” said Prof. …

Bengaluru Water Crisis: Can a reversion to the kere-bavi system help ease Bengaluru’s water woes?
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru Water Crisis: Can a reversion to the kere-bavi system help ease Bengaluru’s water woes?

The Hindu  

What has continental drift got to do with Keres and Kalyanis in Bengaluru? These keres either have water or have the potential for water,” says Vishwanath pointing out that each kere and valley are different. “First rule of thumb for all keres of Karnataka was that the water-spread or the area of water should be equal to the command area,” …

BJP and PM Modi consciously masking future of Bengaluru to woo investments to cities in Gujarat and UP: D.K. Suresh
8 months ago

BJP and PM Modi consciously masking future of Bengaluru to woo investments to cities in Gujarat and UP: D.K. Suresh

The Hindu  

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bengaluru, Congress MP D. K. Suresh has fired a fresh salvo at the BJP central leadership by accusing it of casting a shadow on the future of Bengaluru and Karnataka by “consciously” hindering their development to help woo investments to cities in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. In an interview with The Hindu, …

Conservationist calls for Water Literacy campaign in Kalyana Karnataka
8 months, 1 week ago

Conservationist calls for Water Literacy campaign in Kalyana Karnataka

The Hindu  

Water conservationist Rajendra Singh has called for a Water Literacy campaign in Kalyana Karnataka region to conserve natural resource for addressing water crisis permanently. Suggesting that traditional water harvesting techniques be adopted, Dr Singh said that borewells are adversely impacting the water cycle. Percolation ponds are built in such a way that it minimizes evaporation, Dr Singh said and added …

Bengaluru Startup Bottles Drinking Water From Air, CEO Unveils Tech Details & Future Goals
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Startup Bottles Drinking Water From Air, CEO Unveils Tech Details & Future Goals

News 18  

Amidst the persistent global challenge of water crisis, Uravu Labs, a Bengaluru-based startup, has emerged with an innovative solution – producing water from the air. “Uravu’s core technology extracts water from air using a unique process inspired by desiccant materials,” Srivastav explained adding that “we utilise these materials to absorb moisture from the ambient air, which is then heated to …

No Bengaluru-like water crisis in Hyderabad, says Dana Kishore
8 months, 2 weeks ago

No Bengaluru-like water crisis in Hyderabad, says Dana Kishore

The Hindu  

Principal Secretary M. Dana Kishore on Monday said that there is no shortage of drinking water for summer months in Hyderabad. Addressing media persons, while also spot reviewing the situation division-wise with respective directors and general managers here, he said the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board is more than ready to provide water solutions. Mr. Dana Kishore also …

Water woes | Demand goes up for RWH systems in Bengaluru
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Water woes | Demand goes up for RWH systems in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

With the water crisis continuing in Bengaluru and the water conservation norms of Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board getting stricter, there has been a spike in demand for rainwater harvesting systems in the city. Now, because of the water scarcity in the city, I get 20 to 25 calls every day,” said Vivek Chandra, owner of Nesara Rainwater Harvesting …

Karnataka Water Crisis: 105 villages in Mysuru district likely to face water scarcity in next 2 months
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Water Crisis: 105 villages in Mysuru district likely to face water scarcity in next 2 months

The Hindu  

The Mysuru Zilla Panchayat took stock of possible water scarcity in the district due to depleting water levels in reservoirs and plummeting groundwater table coupled with heat wave conditions. Gayatri said that 105 villages in the district have been flagged as likely to face drinking water scarcity over the next two months. While thrust is on ensuring drinking water, officials …

Bengaluru water crisis: Next round of water cut in Bengaluru to target big consumers
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru water crisis: Next round of water cut in Bengaluru to target big consumers

The Hindu  

Amidst a raging water crisis in the city, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board now aims to save 60 MLD of water daily through supply cut to big consumers. BWSSB has categorised big consumers into three categories — bulk users, big consumers, and those who consume between 40 lakh and 2 crore litres a day. Now, the supply cut will …

Bengaluru Water Crisis: How some institutions are harvesting water out of thin air using Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG)
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru Water Crisis: How some institutions are harvesting water out of thin air using Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG)

The Hindu  

Imagine getting around 100 litres of water every day from thin air when Bengaluru is battling a water crisis. Thanks to a technology called atmospheric water generation, several institutions in Bengaluru, including government schools and hospitals, have regular water supply source on their premises. The Atmospheric Water Generator uses cutting edge technology under which water vapour in the air is …

Half of urban local bodies facing water shortage in Andhra Pradesh
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Karnataka’s heat and drought wilt vegetable cultivation
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka’s heat and drought wilt vegetable cultivation

The Hindu  

Patches of green followed by patches of brown dominate the scene through the villages of Hoskote taluk, a major horticultural crop supplier to Bengaluru, situated roughly 35 kilometres from the city centre. While drought has hit the drinking water supply to Bengaluru, the dry season affecting the horticulture belt around the city has burnt a hole in the pockets of …

Interview | Bengaluru water crisis may lead techies to migrate back to Kerala: Minister P Rajeeve
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Interview | Bengaluru water crisis may lead techies to migrate back to Kerala: Minister P Rajeeve

Hindustan Times  

Traditionally, the two states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have fought for their share of water from the Kaveri river. But now a new sliver of water politics is emerging, with the state of Kerala making a move to attract IT talent from Bengaluru which is reeling under severe water shortage. Kerala industries minister P Rajeeve Edited excerpts from an …

Desperately seeking water: An old Bengaluru story
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Desperately seeking water: An old Bengaluru story

Hindustan Times  

In keeping with the long-standing Bengaluruean inability to begin any March conversation without referring to the ‘unbearable’ heat, let us talk about a related topic – thirst, the raging summer thirst of 14 million people in an elevated city through which no river runs. K Seshadri Iyer, who succeeded Rangacharlu as Dewan in 1893, was less concerned about Mysore’s water …

Bengaluru water management body brings in AI, IoT technologies to manage borewells amid crisis: Report
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru water management body brings in AI, IoT technologies to manage borewells amid crisis: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru water management body on Monday brought in technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things to manage borewells in the city amidst an acute crisis. The technologies will analyse flow patterns, regulate motor operation, and fix pumping levels, among many other functions. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board gave a demo on the usage of …

Coimbatore residents feel the heat of drinking water shortage
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Coimbatore residents feel the heat of drinking water shortage

The Hindu  

Since mid-February, the residents of Coimbatore have been facing severe shortage of drinking water. The combination of high temperature and declining groundwater level has heightened the situation, especially with the city’s water demand surging by 15 million litres a day this summer, according to an official from the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board. To combat this, the Coimbatore …

22 Bengaluru families fined ₹5000 each for wasting water: Report
8 months, 4 weeks ago

22 Bengaluru families fined ₹5000 each for wasting water: Report

Hindustan Times  

A total of 22 families in Bengaluru were slapped with a fine of ₹5,000 each for using Cauvery water for non–essential purposes amid the severe shortage of water, according to a report in the Deccan Herald. 22 Bengaluru families fined ₹ 5k each for wasting potable water amid crisis The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board collected ₹1.1 lakh as …

AP PHOTOS: Water, abundant for some and scarce for others, highlights inequalities of climate change
9 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Water, abundant for some and scarce for others, highlights inequalities of climate change

Associated Press  

In Soweto, South Africa, residents queue up for fresh water. Two men carry water from Brahmaputra River on World Water Day in Guwahati, India, March 22, 2024. Residents sit in a dam of Unda River, ahead of World Water Day, in Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia, Tuesday, March 19, 2024. A stray dog looks for food in the polluted waters of the …

Bengaluru water crisis | BWSSB takes over borewells at construction sites in Bengaluru
9 months ago

Bengaluru water crisis | BWSSB takes over borewells at construction sites in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has issued an order commandeering all borewells at construction sites beyond 20,000 sqft in Bengaluru. In a meeting with builders, BWSSB had assured builders in Bengaluru that the board would provide them treated water for their needs. Mr. Suresh Hari said, “BWSSB is yet to put in place a foolproof supply chain for treated …

Siddaramaiah urges Maharashtra CM to release water to drought-hit north Karnataka districts
9 months ago

Siddaramaiah urges Maharashtra CM to release water to drought-hit north Karnataka districts

Hindustan Times  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday wrote to his Maharashtra counterpart Eknath Shinde, requesting him to release water from Warna/Koyna Dam to the Krishna River and Bhima River to meet the needs of both humans and livestock in northern Karnataka. The letter requested the authorities concerned to immediately release 2.00 TMC of water from Warna/Koyna reservoir to the Krishna river and …

‘Bengaluru facing shortfall of 500 MLD water’: Karnataka CM
9 months ago

‘Bengaluru facing shortfall of 500 MLD water’: Karnataka CM

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said Bengaluru is facing a shortage of about 500 million litres of water per day against the requirement of 2,600 MLDs and officials have been directed to meet daily and draw up an action plan to tackle the water scarcity. READ | EC to monitor movement of water tankers in Bengaluru ahead of polls …

Water woes of Bengaluru: Think long term, go beyond knee-jerk reactions, say experts
9 months ago

Water woes of Bengaluru: Think long term, go beyond knee-jerk reactions, say experts

The Hindu  

Bengaluru’s desperate dependence on an external drinking water source, while offering scant regard to alternatives, came out starkly in that one single notification. But is the latest Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board directive banning drinking water for non-essential uses a sign that the city is finally on track with a sound conservation strategy? White-topped roads are totally impermeable to …

Bengaluru water crisis: Only solution is to use treated sewage water, says water expert Subramanya Kusnur
9 months ago

Bengaluru water crisis: Only solution is to use treated sewage water, says water expert Subramanya Kusnur

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Despite Bengaluru going through repeated water crises and the state suffering from a severe drought, political parties fail to mention it in their manifestos, said environmentalist Benedict Paramanand. TNIE spoke to water expert Subramanya Kusnur and Benedict Paramanand on the way out of this great water scarcity. Kusnur, who has met experts in IIT Bombay, said that since the …

Bengaluru Water Crisis: Bengaluru facing shortage of 500 MLD water daily, admits CM Siddaramaiah
9 months ago

Bengaluru Water Crisis: Bengaluru facing shortage of 500 MLD water daily, admits CM Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that Bengaluru is facing a shortage of 500 million litres per day water every day and the State government has taken various measures to mitigate its impact. What city needs “The city needs 2,600 MLD of water, of which 1,450 MLD is coming from the Cauvery and 650 MLD from the underground water table through …

EC to monitor movement of water tankers in Bengaluru ahead of polls
9 months ago

EC to monitor movement of water tankers in Bengaluru ahead of polls

Hindustan Times  

In response to the implementation of a model code of conduct, the election commission in Karnataka has heightened its monitoring of water tanker activities across the state. Anyone who finds any irregularity with private water tankers can immediately report to the election staffers by dialing 1950 or can report the issue on the Vigil App or at the office of …

Integrated water MGMT needed to avoid crisis in Bengaluru: Vishwanath Srikantaiah
9 months ago

Integrated water MGMT needed to avoid crisis in Bengaluru: Vishwanath Srikantaiah

New Indian Express  

As Bengaluru is reeling under a severe water crisis and the government is looking at Mekedatu or drilling of more borewells as solutions, noted water conservation expert Vishwanath Srikantaiah, in conversation with The New Sunday Express, said there is enough water, but only if it is properly managed. The founder of Rainwater Club, Director of Biome Environmental Solutions and Trustee …

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