Panel to look into water problems faced by apartment residents in Bengaluru
1 month ago

Panel to look into water problems faced by apartment residents in Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: A three-member committee headed by Chief Engineer of Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board will be constituted to resolve issues of residents in apartments such as high water charges among other issues faced by them. “The Committee will thoroughly review complaints of residents in apartments and offer them timely solutions,” stated Chairman of BWSSB Dr Ram Prasath Manohar after holding a series of meetings with residents of apartments over water supply issues ahead of the onset of summer season. Taking note of the confusion among apartment residents to get water connections, Ram Prasath Manohar assured to introduce a model calculator to help the residents easily estimate the connection fees for their apartments or houses and exuded confidence “The model calculator would help to simplify the entire process, ensuing greater clarity and transparency.” Regarding hassles in getting water connections, Dr Manohar felt the need to streamline the application process and it’s follow-up. The efforts of BWSSB came in for appreciation from Vice-president of Bangalore Apartment Association Satish Mallya said “The Water Board has taken significant steps to address the challenges faced by the residents in apartments in getting Cauvery water connections. Mallya lauded the Chairman of BWSSB stating “The Chairman is active and providing on-the-spot solutions to the problems faced by the residents.” Mallaya said similar meetings will be held in Bengaluru North in coming days to resolve issues faced by residents in apartments in getting Cauvery water connections.

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As water crisis looms, Karnataka gets its act together
2 weeks, 5 days ago

As water crisis looms, Karnataka gets its act together

New Indian Express  

Bengaluru city With summer temperatures already shooting up, Bengaluru city’s core areas as well as outer regions are concerned over regular drinking water supply. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has assured the supply of drinking water to the city’s 1.30 crore-plus population through the summer. “BWSSB has already commissioned Cauvery Stage-V with a capacity to supply 775 MLD …

Ahead of summer, Bengaluru water board to take control over RO water plants in the city
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ahead of summer, Bengaluru water board to take control over RO water plants in the city

Hindustan Times  

As summer approaches, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has announced that the management of Reverse Osmosis water treatment plants, currently under the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, will be transferred to the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board. In a directive to BBMP officials, the Deputy CM instructed them to hand over these RO plants, which provide drinking water to …

Bengaluru water board cracks down on water waste, registers 112 cases and collects ₹5.6 lakh in fines
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Bengaluru water board cracks down on water waste, registers 112 cases and collects ₹5.6 lakh in fines

Hindustan Times  

As Bengaluru braces for a potential water crisis this summer, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has intensified its efforts to curb the misuse of potable water. The board has taken strict action against those using drinking water for non-essential activities, registering 112 cases in the past week alone and collecting fines amounting to ₹5.60 lakh from offenders. BWSSB …

Bengaluru water authority fines 112 for water misuse, collects Rs 5.6 lakh
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Bengaluru water authority fines 112 for water misuse, collects Rs 5.6 lakh

India Today  

Bengaluru’s water authority is coming down hard on those wasting drinking water. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has booked 112 cases of water misuse and collected fines totaling Rs 5.6 lakh in the past week as part of its intensified crackdown on non-essential water use in the city. The enforcement follows BWSSB’s directive issued on February 17, which …

BWSSB registers 112 cases of misuse of potable water in city last week
3 weeks, 5 days ago

BWSSB registers 112 cases of misuse of potable water in city last week

The Hindu  

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has booked 112 cases against the unnecessary wastage of drinking water collecting fines up to ₹5.6 lakh in the last week. Under Sections 33 and 34 of the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Act, 1964, the use of drinking water for vehicle cleaning, gardening, construction, entertainment, decorative fountains, and other non-drinking purposes in …

BWSSB Cracks Down on Water Misuse in Bengaluru
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

BWSSB Cracks Down on Water Misuse in Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: As many as 112 violation cases of water misuse have been identified by officials of Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board in a week by both individuals and entities in Bengaluru city. The action from BWSSB to prohibit residents from water misuse came after scientists attached to IISc, Bengaluru warned of groundwater depletion and to address potential water shortage …

BWSSB collected ₹21 lakh in fines in 2024 for improper usage of potable water
1 month ago

BWSSB collected ₹21 lakh in fines in 2024 for improper usage of potable water

The Hindu  

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board booked over 400 cases and collected ₹21 lakh in fines in 2024 for usage of potable water for non-essential purposes. Following suit, this year, the water board announced on February 17 that the usage of potable water for non-essential purposes like gardening, washing vehicles, construction activities, fountains, and road works will attract penalty …

BBMP to transfer all borewells and RO units to BWSSB; orders survey of RO plants
1 month ago

BBMP to transfer all borewells and RO units to BWSSB; orders survey of RO plants

The Hindu  

With the Cauvery Stage V water project already operational, the responsibility for drinking water supply will be fully transferred to the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board from April 1, 2025. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has initiated the transfer of borewells under its ownership to BWSSB and will also hand over drinking water units. BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri …

Bengaluru bans drinking water use for non-essential activities, imposes fines
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1 month ago

Bengaluru bans drinking water use for non-essential activities, imposes fines

India Today  

With summer approaching and groundwater levels depleting, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has imposed strict restrictions on the use of drinking water for non-essential activities. The order, issued by BWSSB Chairman Dr Ram Prasath Manohar, bans the use of potable water for washing vehicles, gardening, construction, decorative fountains, road cleaning, and other non-drinking purposes. Reports from Indian Institute …

BWSSB imposes Rs 5000 penalty for using drinking water for 'other purposes'
1 month ago

BWSSB imposes Rs 5000 penalty for using drinking water for 'other purposes'

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board staring at water supply issues during Summer, the board has decided to come down heavily on any form of wasting drinking water. It issued an order on Monday announcing a fine of Rs 5,000 on anyone using Cauvery water for non-drinking purposes such as car washing, gardening, cleaning of roads etc. …

Citizens offer over 100 suggestions for Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill
1 month, 1 week ago

Citizens offer over 100 suggestions for Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill

The Hindu  

: Over 100 suggestions were provided by citizens on the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill during the second public consultation meeting held for the Bommanahalli, South, Rajarajeshwari Nagar and West zones of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike on Tuesday. Citizens also spoke about entrusting more responsibilities to councillors in the Greater Bengaluru Authority, the merger of Bangalore Electricity Supply Company and …

BWSSB to hold Water Adalat on February 6
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BWSSB to hold Water Adalat on February 6

The Hindu  

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board will conduct a Water Adalat on Thursday, February 6, from 9.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. to address a range of public issues related to water services. The Water Adalat will be held at the following locations across Bengaluru: East 1-1: BEML Layout, near ITPL, 4th Main Road, Kundalahalli Main Road; East 2-1: 1st …

BWSSB to hike water tariff in Bengaluru after submission of report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BWSSB to hike water tariff in Bengaluru after submission of report

The Hindu  

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, in all likelihood, will implement the long-pending water tariff hike in the city as Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Talking to the media after a meeting with BBMP, BDA, BWSSB, and BMRDA officials at Cauvery Bhavan on Tuesday, Mr. Shivakumar said, “The report will be reviewed, and necessary action will …

Water crisis likely to be back in Bengaluru? Study finds decline in ground water level ahead of summer
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Water crisis likely to be back in Bengaluru? Study finds decline in ground water level ahead of summer

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is likely to face yet another water crisis this summer, with groundwater levels in areas such as Mahadevapura and Whitefield expected to dip significantly. As the ground water levels are likely to come down, Bengaluru is expected to see another water crisis What did the study find? In a recent scientific study conducted to evaluate the city’s water scarcity …

Bengaluru water supply board clarifies ownership after reports of building being illegally occupied
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru water supply board clarifies ownership after reports of building being illegally occupied

Hindustan Times  

A building in Ambedkar Nagar, near Whitefield, previously reported as belonging to the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board and allegedly illegally occupied by private individuals, has been clarified to not be under BWSSB’s jurisdiction. The controversy began when residents raised concerns about the building, originally constructed in 2002 by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to house water pumps and …

Bengaluru water supply building turned into real estate office, no action taken despite complaints: Report
2 months ago

Bengaluru water supply building turned into real estate office, no action taken despite complaints: Report

Hindustan Times  

A Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board building in Ambedkar Nagar, near Whitefield, has been illegally occupied for the past two years by private individuals operating a real estate business. As per the publication, a government school teacher and local resident, Sonnappa T, has repeatedly raised concerns with both BWSSB and BBMP officials, urging them to take action and remove …

BWSSB to go for pre-commission trial of Cauvery V Stage by end of July
8 months, 2 weeks ago

BWSSB to go for pre-commission trial of Cauvery V Stage by end of July

The Hindu  

Though all work on Cauvery V Stage is complete, residents of 110 villages near Bengaluru, who have been waiting for piped water for over a decade, may have to wait a little longer. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board is expected to start the pre-commission trial of Cauvery V Stage by the end of July. Cauvery V Stage expected …

Water Adalat on June 27
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Water Adalat on June 27

The Hindu  

Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board will hold water adalat onJune 27 between 9.30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to address the issues relating to water billing, delays in providing water supply and sanitary connections, delays in converting from domestic connection to non-domestic connection and other connected issues. According to a BWSSB release, the adalat will be held at the following …

BWSSB constructs 986 percolation wells
10 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, …

BWSSB sets May 7 deadline to regularise illegal sewage connections
10 months, 3 weeks ago

BWSSB sets May 7 deadline to regularise illegal sewage connections

The Hindu  

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has set a deadline of May 7 for those who have taken illegal sewage connections to apply and regularise them. After May 7 deadline, BWSSB has warned of stringent action against those who have illegal sewage connections in the city. Not only that, BWSSB will also take action against those letting rainwater into …

BWSSB to supply treated water for construction projects
11 months ago

BWSSB to supply treated water for construction projects

The Hindu  

In a move aimed at addressing water needs of construction projects, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has declared its readiness to provide 10 MLD of treated water to them. During a meeting convened at the BWSSB headquarters, V. Ram Prasath Manohar, chairman of BWSSB, reiterated the board’s commitment to supplying high-quality treated water for construction purposes. Amar Mysore, …

Activists hold BWSSB, Ground Water Authority accountable for water crisis in Bengaluru
11 months ago

Activists hold BWSSB, Ground Water Authority accountable for water crisis in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

As the water shortage in Bengaluru continues, the citizens and activists are now blaming the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board and Karnataka Ground Water Authority for the mismanagement despite there were warnings about water woes well in advance. The BWSSB act clearly states that drinking water must not be utilised for non essential purposes like washing cars, watering gardens, …

Water woes: 127 out of 714 bulk consumers request for treated water supply
11 months, 1 week ago

Water woes: 127 out of 714 bulk consumers request for treated water supply

The Hindu  

Among 714 consumers who use more than 10 lakh litres of water in a month, 127 bulk consumers have requested the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board to supply treated water. V. Ram Prasath Manohar, Chairman, BWSSB, directed the officials to make arrangements to supply treated water to these consumers from the nearest Water Board and private Sewage Treatment Plants …

BWSSB to take action against PGs obtaining Cauvery water supply illegally - The Hindu
11 months, 2 weeks ago

BWSSB to take action against PGs obtaining Cauvery water supply illegally - The Hindu

The Hindu  

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board will take action against paying guest accommodations which have illegally obtained Cauvery water supply in Bengaluru. Following a complaint from a resident of Kadugodi who said that in Ambedkar Nagar, 43 PGs were illegally using Cauvery water and sewage lines during the BWSSB’s phone-in programme on Friday, April 5, BWSSB chairman Ram Prasath …

Water woes | Demand goes up for RWH systems in Bengaluru
11 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 …

BWSSB to supply treated water for construction in Bengaluru from April 3
11 months, 2 weeks ago

BWSSB to supply treated water for construction in Bengaluru from April 3

The Hindu  

Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board will supply treated water for construction projects in tankers from April 3. Following this, BWSSB partnered with Bangalore Apartments’ Federation allowing them to sell 50% of treated water generated in their over 3,500 Sewage Treatment Plants, making sources of treated water spatially more distributed across the city. BWSSB has also announced that they will …

BWSSB collating water usage data in apartments in Bengaluru
11 months, 3 weeks ago

BWSSB collating water usage data in apartments in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has begun an exercise to collate the details of water usage at all apartments in the city. “We have asked the Bangalore Apartment Federation to collect details of water usage at all apartments in the city and sources of water for this usage and their proportion. Once we collate all these details, the BWSSB …

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

Bengaluru water shortage: Congress claims ’no serious’ crisis’, citizens fume
1 year ago

Bengaluru water shortage: Congress claims ’no serious’ crisis’, citizens fume

Live Mint  

While thousands of residents in Bangalore are grappling with severe water scarcity, Karnataka Congress MLC BK Hariprasad's claim that there is no serious crisis in the city has sparked outrage. Speaking about the water crisis in the city, Sanjeev, a resident told ANI, "Usually the water crisis used to get solved easily but this time as we can see in …

Obtain permission from water board before sinking borewells: BWSSB Chairman
1 year ago

Obtain permission from water board before sinking borewells: BWSSB Chairman

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: All those who wish to drill borewells in the city should obtain the permission of the BWSSB. Chairman of BWSSB Ramprasath Manohar said, “Due to shortage of rainfall, the groundwater table had depleted, and borewells in the city have dried up. The water table has gone down because of the unmindful drilling of borewells without obtaining proper permissions.” People …

Supply water at subsidised rates: Pvt schools to Karnataka government
1 year ago

Supply water at subsidised rates: Pvt schools to Karnataka government

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The private schools in the city are facing the brunt of water scarcity in the city, rendering students and teachers helpless. The Associated Managements of Primary & Secondary Schools in Karnataka, which has all private schools under its ambit, met with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Sunday and submitted a memorandum requesting the government to …

BWSSB to crack the whip on unauthorised borewells
1 year ago

BWSSB to crack the whip on unauthorised borewells

The Hindu  

Amidst the worsening water crisis in the city, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has announced action against people who drill unauthorised borewells. The BWSSB on Sunday issued an order stating that moving forward, in accordance with Section 11 of the Karnataka Ground Water Act, 2011, complaints will be filed against individuals who drill borewells without proper authorisation. The …

BWSSB to Penalise Residents over Water Wastage in Bengaluru City
1 year ago

BWSSB to Penalise Residents over Water Wastage in Bengaluru City

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The residents of Bengaluru city have been banned from taking to cleaning their vehicles, gardening among other purposes using drinking water and any violation found would attract a penalty of Rs 5,000 on erring the residents from the officials concerned of Bangalore Water Supplies and Sewerage Board, Bengaluru. The Board felt that a ban on the use of water …

Bengaluru water crisis: Housing society in Whitefield introduces ₹5,000 fine for misuse, deploys guard
1 year ago

Bengaluru water crisis: Housing society in Whitefield introduces ₹5,000 fine for misuse, deploys guard

Live Mint  

A housing society in Bengaluru's Whitefield area has decided to impose a fine of ₹ 5,000 on residents over the misuse of drinking water and has deployed a security guard to monitor the situation amid the severe water crisis in the city Bengaluru, the Silicon City of India, is facing a serious water crisis. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Meanwhile, a housing society …

Bengaluru water crisis: Shivakumar directs officials to take over irrigation, commercial borewells
1 year ago

Bengaluru water crisis: Shivakumar directs officials to take over irrigation, commercial borewells

The Hindu  

As water crisis looms large in Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural, Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar directed the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board to take over irrigation and commercial borewells to supply water to parched areas. Speaking to the media after chairing a meeting on drinking water crisis, Mr. Shivakumar said he has directed BWSSB …

What is Karnataka govt doing to solve Bengaluru water crisis? Deputy CM DK Shivakumar reveals action plan
1 year ago

What is Karnataka govt doing to solve Bengaluru water crisis? Deputy CM DK Shivakumar reveals action plan

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that the government has identified 50 per cent of the borewells in Bengaluru that have dried up. We have called for a meeting on Monday 12 pm to discuss tackling drinking water issue in Bengaluru,” he added. On Monday, chief minister Siddaramaiah laid the foundation stone of the Vrishabhavati lift irrigation …

Bengaluru braces for 24-hour water supply cut on Feb 27-28. Check affected areas
1 year ago

Bengaluru braces for 24-hour water supply cut on Feb 27-28. Check affected areas

Hindustan Times  

Parts of Bengaluru are expected to experience water disruptions for 24 hours starting Tuesday, the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewage Board announced. Water supply cut is expected to affect the following areas: 4th Block Nandini Layout, BHEL Layout, Nandini Layout, Srinivasa Nagar, Jaimaruthi Nagar & Badavane, Sakamma Layout, Narasimha swamy Layout, Muneshwaranagara, Jnanajyothinagar, Jnanaganganagar, Mallathahalli, NGEF layout, Part of ITI …

Parts of Bengaluru to face water supply disruption on Feb 27. List of areas
1 year ago

Parts of Bengaluru to face water supply disruption on Feb 27. List of areas

Hindustan Times  

Most parts of Bengaluru are likely to face water disruption from 6am of February 27 to 6am of February 28 due to the emergency maintenance works of BWSSB. Parts of Bengaluru to face water supply disruption on Feb 27. List of areas The fourth and second Cauvery stage phases will be shut for 24 hours, and water supply will be …

Provide Cauvery water to Bengaluru South Assembly Constituency within 3-4 Months: Shivakumar instructs officials
1 year, 2 months ago

Provide Cauvery water to Bengaluru South Assembly Constituency within 3-4 Months: Shivakumar instructs officials

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday instructed BWSSB and BDA officials to supply Cauvery water to the residents of Bengaluru South Assembly constituency in the next 3-4 months. Speaking at the public grievance redressal program 'Government at Your Doorstep' near Yelachenahalli here, he said, "MP DK Suresh has raised the issue of drinking water and traffic congestion …

Shivakumar instructs officials to provide Cauvery water to Bengaluru South Assembly constituency within three to four months
1 year, 2 months ago

Shivakumar instructs officials to provide Cauvery water to Bengaluru South Assembly constituency within three to four months

The Hindu  

: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday directed officials from the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board to ensure the supply of Cauvery water to the residents of the Bengaluru South Assembly constituency within the next four months. I will direct BWSSB and BDA officials to accord priority to the supply of Cauvery water to the areas within the …

High Court Directs Karnataka Chief Secretary To Constitute High-Level Committee For Constant Monitoring Of Storm Water Drains In Bangalore
1 year, 3 months ago

High Court Directs Karnataka Chief Secretary To Constitute High-Level Committee For Constant Monitoring Of Storm Water Drains In Bangalore

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has directed the Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka to constitute a Committee comprising of officers such as the Chief Commissioner of the BBMP along with other Stakeholders like the Principal Secretary, Revenue Department, Principal Secretary, Urban Development Department, Principal Secretary, Gram Panchayat, for constant monitoring of storm water drains, more particularly in the rainy season, them …

4 special teams to probe BBMP projects executed by BJP in Bengaluru
1 year, 7 months ago

4 special teams to probe BBMP projects executed by BJP in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Bengaluru The Karnataka government constituted four special investigation teams to probe projects sanctioned between 2019-20 and 2022-23 in Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, and gave a slew of directions to the teams on the investigation, on August 5. The teams were formed to investigate projects approved for solid waste management, road development, storm water drain, and lake development. While the SITs …

Several streets and areas still waterlogged in rain battered Bengaluru
2 years, 6 months ago

Several streets and areas still waterlogged in rain battered Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The situation in several parts of rain battered Bengaluru, by and large continued to remain the same on Tuesday, with streets waterlogged, houses and vehicles partially inundated, as torrential downpour lashed the capital city on September 5 night. On the T K Halli pump house in Malavalli taluk of Mandya which pumps Cauvery water to Bengaluru, being affected due …

Karnataka unveils alternative plan for water supply in Bengaluru. Details here
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka unveils alternative plan for water supply in Bengaluru. Details here

Live Mint  

The Karnataka Chief Minister has unveiled an alternative plan to resolve the problem of water supply in Bengaluru as the torrential rainfall in the city damaged pump houses. Bengaluru's water supply company said it would stop the supply of water to more than 50 areas in the city for two days after a pumping station that brings in water from …

Bengaluru Rain: No Drinking Water Supply for 2 Days; Traffic Snarls Throw Daily Life Out of Gear
2 years, 6 months ago

Bengaluru Rain: No Drinking Water Supply for 2 Days; Traffic Snarls Throw Daily Life Out of Gear

News 18  

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has warned of water supply disruption in several areas of the city on Monday and Tuesday after heavy rains led to flood-like situation in several areas and caused major traffic jams. #BengaluruRains | City flooded after heavy rainfall, waterlogging cause traffic snarls; water supply to be hit for 2 days@harishupadhya with the upatesWatch …

Bengaluru flooded after heavy rain: Shocking videos as water gushes into city
2 years, 6 months ago

Bengaluru flooded after heavy rain: Shocking videos as water gushes into city

Live Mint  

India’s tech capital, Bengaluru, was flooded after heavy torrential rain pounded the city, leaving roads waterlogged and several areas inundated. BOATS AND TRACTORS TO THE RESCUE SCENES FROM BELLANDUR WIPRO CAMPUS FLOODED Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said, “There have been heavy rains in Bengaluru, I have spoken to the Commissioner and other officials. I have asked officials to depute …

Bengaluru floods: Drinking water supply to be stopped for two days. Details here
2 years, 6 months ago

Bengaluru floods: Drinking water supply to be stopped for two days. Details here

Live Mint  

Reeling under floods, residents of India's tech capital Bengaluru will now struggle to access safe drinking water. The drinking water supply in the city will be stopped for two days as pumping station in the Mandya district is flooded. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board pumping station that manages Cauvery water supply to city at T K Halli is …

Bengaluru: Phone-in programme to address consumers' water-related grievances
3 years ago

Bengaluru: Phone-in programme to address consumers' water-related grievances

India Today  

Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has decided to organise a phone-in programme on Saturday, March 5 to discuss consumers’ water and sewerage related grievances such as water billing and water meter issues, overflowing manholes, improper water supply and sanitation issues among others. Grievance phone-in number Residents can reach Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board with their problems by calling …

BWSSB for amending building bylaws to make RWH mandatory
5 years, 7 months ago

BWSSB for amending building bylaws to make RWH mandatory

The Hindu  

With water scarcity an ever-present threat, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has proposed some amendments to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s building bylaws concerning rainwater harvesting. m. Senior BWSSB officials said if the existing building bylaws are amended to ensure that all new buildings have rainwater harvesting systems, Bengaluru’s increasing water needs may be met partially. “The water board’s …

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