Bengaluru water supply cut today: Why is the city facing 24-hour water disruption?
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru water supply cut today: Why is the city facing 24-hour water disruption?

Hindustan Times  

Parts of Bengaluru have been facing severe water woes for the last few months, and in recent days, things have worsened for residents of the city. People living in Bengaluru will face a 24-hour water supply disruption starting 6am on February 27 onwards till 6am on February 28. Bengaluru water supply disruption: Why is the city facing 24-hour water cut? People also allege that Bengaluru water tankers are trying to benefit from the crisis and charging exorbitant amounts from the residents.

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A year when Bengaluru faced acute water crisis and took many remedial measures
2 days, 23 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 …

Kolkata water supply to be disrupted on Dec 16 and 17 | Check affected areas, timings
1 week, 3 days ago

Kolkata water supply to be disrupted on Dec 16 and 17 | Check affected areas, timings

India TV News  

Kolkata Water Cut: Residents in Kolkata will face disruption in water supply on December 16 and 17. Kolkata Municipal Corporation said temporary water supply disruption will take place on Monday and Tuesday from 9:00 am on December 16 to till 6:00 am on December 17, due to essential maintenance work at the IGWTP-Tallah Pumping Station system. Filtered water supply will …

Water supply disruptions expected in Bengaluru tomorrow due to Cauvery stage 5 project: Report
3 months ago

Water supply disruptions expected in Bengaluru tomorrow due to Cauvery stage 5 project: Report

Hindustan Times  

Work on the Cauvery Stage 5 project is advancing quickly, but residents of Bengaluru should prepare for significant water supply disruptions tomorrow, i.e., Saturday, September 21. The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board announced that the connection of the new pipeline to the Hegganahalli ground-level reservoir will impact water availability across multiple neighbourhoods, according to a One India report. Areas …

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 …

Deputy CM DKS: Water tariff hike inevitable in Bengaluru
4 months ago

Deputy CM DKS: Water tariff hike inevitable in Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar said on Thursday that an increase in water tariff is inevitable in the city as the last revision was done 13 years ago. Shivakumar was speaking at a function to inaugurate a campaign,”Cauvery water at your doorstep”, organised by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board here. A water tariff …

Bengaluru to face scheduled power cuts on June 25: Report
6 months ago

Bengaluru to face scheduled power cuts on June 25: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is expected to experience scheduled power cuts on Tuesday, June 25, owing to various pending projects, including routine maintenance tasks undertaken by both the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company and Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited, as reported by The New Indian Express. The BESCOM schedules power cuts in Bengaluru often. The power supply agencies are known to take on projects …

DKS hints at increase in water tariff in Bengaluru
6 months ago

DKS hints at increase in water tariff in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar indicated a possible hike in the monthly water charges due to financial strains faced by the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board. In a statement on Tuesday, June 18, Mr. Shivakumar highlighted that water tariffs in Bengaluru have not been raised in the past 14 years, which has led to significant …

Maintenance, repair works to cause power cuts across Bengaluru till June 12: Report
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Maintenance, repair works to cause power cuts across Bengaluru till June 12: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is likely to face scheduled power cuts till Wednesday, i.e., June 12 - as the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company and the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited are in the midst of finishing several impending projects, a report said. Here is a day-by-day list of areas that could be affected by power cuts: June 8 : Queens Road, Thimmaiah Road, …

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 …

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 water board to supply three lakh litres of treated zero bacterial water to Wipro daily
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru water board to supply three lakh litres of treated zero bacterial water to Wipro daily

Hindustan Times  

In a major step towards water conservation and sustainability, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has started supplying tech giant Wipro with three lakh litres of treated water daily from Thursday. The water will be supplied to Wipro from Agara sewage treatment plant, said BWSSB chairman V Ram Prasath Manohar, who has taken overall charge of monitoring the supply. …

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 …

1.5 MLD STP at Bengaluru's Vibhutipura Lake awaits power supply
8 months, 2 weeks ago

1.5 MLD STP at Bengaluru's Vibhutipura Lake awaits power supply

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: It has been almost a month since Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board installed the sewage treatment plant at the city’s Vibhutipura lake. BBMP Health Spl Commissioner writes to BWSSB To prevent outbreak of communicable diseases in the city, Special Commissioner of Health, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Surolkar Vikas Kishore on Saturday wrote a letter to Bangalore Water Supply …

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 …

Bengaluru water crisis: Next round of water cut in Bengaluru to target big consumers
8 months, 3 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 management body brings in AI, IoT technologies to manage borewells amid crisis: Report
8 months, 4 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 …

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

Bengaluru water crisis: As demand for WFH grows, companies in Bengaluru say status quo remains for now
9 months ago

Bengaluru water crisis: As demand for WFH grows, companies in Bengaluru say status quo remains for now

The Hindu  

Ever since Bengaluru started feeling the pinch about the water situation, demand for work from home has almost overtaken calls for conservation efforts and other long-term solutions. Social media users have left a trail of comments on the water situation, which include arguments that more IT companies in Bengaluru mean more people migrating to the city, more infrastructure, and more …

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 …

Amid water crisis, Bengaluru civic body bans pool parties, rain dances on Holi
9 months ago

Amid water crisis, Bengaluru civic body bans pool parties, rain dances on Holi

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Taking a firm stance on water conservation measures amid water shortage in the capital, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board on Wednesday banned the use of Cauvery water and borewell water for activities such as pool dances and rain dances during Holi celebrations in the city. This directive comes in response to numerous establishments organising pool parties and …

Bengaluru water management body mandates tap aerators for bulk consumers, installation drive to begin March 21
9 months ago

Bengaluru water management body mandates tap aerators for bulk consumers, installation drive to begin March 21

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru water management body, the BWSSB, took yet another step in the direction of conserving water amid an acute shortage, this time mandating the use of aerators by bulk consumers in a bid to curb wastage. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board on Tuesday made aerators compulsory in taps used by bulk users by the end of the …

‘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: Bengaluru facing shortage of 500 MLD water daily, admits CM Siddaramaiah
9 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Karnataka EC to monitor movement of water tankers amid shortage: Report
9 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka EC to monitor movement of water tankers amid shortage: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission in Karnataka will keep a close watch on the movement of water tankers in that state following the declaration of a model code of conduct, according to a report in The Indian Express. The state government has already regulated the prices of water tankers in Bengaluru amid the severe shortage in water supply in the capital city. …

India’s Bengaluru is fast running out of water, and a long, scorching summer still looms
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Integrated water MGMT needed to avoid crisis in Bengaluru: Vishwanath Srikantaiah
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Bengaluru residents continue to struggle with drinking water shortage
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Revision of water tariffs likely in Bengaluru: Shivakumar
9 months, 1 week ago

Revision of water tariffs likely in Bengaluru: Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar said that the state may consider revising water tariffs in the next few months, while noting that the tariffs have remained unchanged for a decade. Shivakumar said strengthening the water supply board has been his priority after assuming office. Speaking at a gathering on Friday, Shivakumar said strengthening the water supply board has been his …

Thirsty Bengaluru: Water scarcity amid rapid urbanisation and climate change
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Bengaluru water shortage: Congress claims ’no serious’ crisis’, citizens fume
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Bengaluru water crisis: From using milk tankers, fixing rates, filling lakes to fines; How the city is tackling drought
9 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru water crisis: From using milk tankers, fixing rates, filling lakes to fines; How the city is tackling drought

Live Mint  

Bengaluru water crisis: Residents of the city have been dealing with water shortage, which is mainly a result of the failure of both the southwest and the northeast monsoon in Karnataka Bengaluru water crisis: In light of the ongoing water crisis in the city, residents of Silicon Valley are calling for a shift to online work or work-from-home until the …

BWSSB bans use of drinking water for swimming pools; sets ₹5,000 fine
9 months, 1 week ago

BWSSB bans use of drinking water for swimming pools; sets ₹5,000 fine

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing Bengaluru water crisis took a fresh turn on Wednesday, with the city's water management body imposing fresh restrictions on the usage of drinking water for swimming pools. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board on Wednesday banned the use of drinking water in swimming pools, and also decided to set a fine of ₹5,000 for violations on the …

Behind Bengaluru’s looming water thirst
9 months, 1 week ago

Behind Bengaluru’s looming water thirst

Hindustan Times  

A spectre is haunting the great metropolis of Bengaluru. It is a unique city after all: On the one hand, as many as 26 of Bengaluru’s 28 MLAs have declared business or real estate as their occupation, so we know where the political will to solve the city’s alarming water/transport crisis might lie. But no amount of knowledge about the …

‘Karnataka govt is clueless': BJP's Tejasvi Surya slams Cong on water crisis
9 months, 1 week ago

‘Karnataka govt is clueless': BJP's Tejasvi Surya slams Cong on water crisis

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party conducted a massive protest at Bengaluru’s Freedom Park on Tuesday over the prevalant water crisis in the IT city. Several BJP MLAs, MPs and other leaders held empty water buckets and demanded the government devise solutions for the looming water crisis in the IT hub. ‘Karnataka govt is clueless': BJP's Tejasvi Surya slams Cong on water …

Water woes | A searing crisis in Karnataka and its IT capital, Bengaluru
9 months, 1 week ago

Water woes | A searing crisis in Karnataka and its IT capital, Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The Karnataka water crisis has affected more than 7,000 villages, 1,100 wards, and 220 talukas thus far. While the water level at the Krishnaraja Sagar Dam hit a five-year low for February, the underground water table levels have also depleted, aggravating the crisis. Shivakumar, “Karnataka has not witnessed such a severe drought in the last 30-40 years.” In Bengaluru, water …

A possible solution for Bengaluru’s water crisis: Data
9 months, 1 week 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 …

New bore dwellers in Bengaluru must take permission from govt: BBMP amid water crisis
9 months, 2 weeks ago

New bore dwellers in Bengaluru must take permission from govt: BBMP amid water crisis

Hindustan Times  

As the city grapples with one of its worst water crises, the civic water board has warned of initiating legal action against those drilling unauthorised borewells, in yet another measure aimed at tiding over the situation. New bore dwellers in Bengaluru must take permission from govt: BBMP The move comes days after Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board banned the …

Bengaluru water crisis | ‘Karnataka has not seen such a severe drought in 30-40 years’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru water crisis | ‘Karnataka has not seen such a severe drought in 30-40 years’

The Hindu  

Accusing some of politicising the water crisis in Bengaluru to criticise the government, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. These measures have helped in preventing tanker owners from fleecing people,” said Mr. Shivakumar, who is also the Water Resources Minister. Mr. Shivakumar added, “The government has decided to redrill dry borewells and sink more borewells besides seeking an agreement with farmers of …

Bengaluru Water Crisis: Why independent house owners in Bengaluru worried about water ban
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Water Crisis: Why independent house owners in Bengaluru worried about water ban

The Hindu  

A day after Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board issued an order prohibiting the usage of potable water for non-essential purposes and a fine of ₹5,000 for a violation, residents of independent houses have raised concerns about not having alternate sources of water for non-potable purposes. While many living in apartments have access to water from a Sewage Treatment Plant, …

'Will not release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu at any cost': Karnataka Deputy CM amid water crisis
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Will not release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu at any cost': Karnataka Deputy CM amid water crisis

India TV News  

Bengaluru water crisis: Amid the water crisis in Bengaluru, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar emphasised on Monday that releasing Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu is out of the question and will not happen under any circumstances. "There is no question of releasing Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu now at any cost, we have not left.How much …

Crisis of time: On parched Karnataka and its water woes
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Crisis of time: On parched Karnataka and its water woes

The Hindu  

The Karnataka water crisis has affected more than 7,000 villages, 1,100 wards, and 220 talukas thus far. The problem encompasses Mandya and Mysuru districts, where a major Cauvery river watershed and the Krishnaraja Sagar dam are located, and both important sources of water to Bengaluru. Reports have suggested that the distal cause is the ‘insufficient’ rainfall last year, following the …

How this Bengaluru's housing community is gearing up to battle water woes in future
9 months, 2 weeks ago

How this Bengaluru's housing community is gearing up to battle water woes in future

Hindustan Times  

As Bengaluru is combating severe water scarcity ahead of summer, many housing communities in the IT capital are already clueless about handling the situation in peak summer. The borewells have dried up and the prices of water tankers have skyrocketed already, making things worse for the residents, especially in the east Bengaluru area. How this Bengaluru's housing community is gearing …

BWSSB to Penalise Residents over Water Wastage in Bengaluru City
9 months, 2 weeks 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’s Water Crisis Prompts Ban on Drinking Water for Non-Essential Needs, with a ₹5,000 Penalty
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru’s Water Crisis Prompts Ban on Drinking Water for Non-Essential Needs, with a ₹5,000 Penalty

The Hindu  

In response to the water scarcity in Bengaluru and surrounding districts, the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewage Board has issued an order prohibiting the use of potable water for non-essential purpose, including washing vehicles, gardening, and for entertainment purposes like water fountains. While large apartments have been mandated to install in-situ Sewage Treatment Plants and have access to recycled water, …

Bengaluru water crisis: Karnataka bans use of drinking water to wash cars
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru water crisis: Karnataka bans use of drinking water to wash cars

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government on Friday banned the use of drinking water for various purposes, including washing of cars, gardening, construction and maintenance, amid a water crisis in Bengaluru. The Karnataka Water Supply and Sewerage Board also decided to impose a fine of ₹ 5,000 for violations on the same. The Karnataka Water Supply and Sewerage Board also decided to set …

'Bengaluru water crisis to worsen if there is no...’: Here's how the city is dealing with half-bucket baths
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Bengaluru water crisis to worsen if there is no...’: Here's how the city is dealing with half-bucket baths

Live Mint  

Bengaluru water crisis has taken a toll on one of India’s bonafide metropolitan cities. Residents of the city have been left scrambling with exorbitant rates of water tankers Bengaluru water crisis has taken a toll on one of India’s bona fide metropolitan cities with a population of above 13 million. Residents of the city have been left scrambling due to …

Half-bucket baths, waste water for mopping: Crisis worsens in Bengaluru
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Half-bucket baths, waste water for mopping: Crisis worsens in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

A government pushed into emergency measures – taking over all irrigation and commercial borewells, and mandating the registration of every private water tanker in the city. Bengaluru, one of India’s bonafide metropolitan cities with a population of above 13 million – where the glass edifices of multinational conglomerates house some of the country’s most prolific IT talent; where streets such …

Bengaluru water crisis grim as 3,000 borewells dried up, tankers prices skyrocket| 10 points
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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