Bengaluru water crisis: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya warns of protests if issue persists, offers 7-point suggestions
1 year ago

Bengaluru water crisis: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya warns of protests if issue persists, offers 7-point suggestions

India TV News  

Bengaluru water crisis: Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya issued a stern warning to carry out protests outside Vidhana Soudha if the Congress-led government in Karnataka fails to swiftly address the drinking water crisis gripping Bengaluru. Following a discussion with Ram Prasath Manohar, the chairman of the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Surya emphasized that BJP leaders in the state would lead demonstrations at Vidhana Soudha if the water issue is not resolved within a week. Addressing a press conference at the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike head office, on the looming water crisis in Bengaluru, he said, "Of the total 3,500 water tankers in Bengaluru city, only 10%, that is 219 tankers, have registered with the authorities. ALSO READ: Bengaluru water crisis: 'Borewell at my house dried up', says Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

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Bengaluru’s first downpour of 2025 sparks chaos: Flooded roads, flight diversions, and a tragic loss
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5 days, 19 hours ago

Bengaluru’s first downpour of 2025 sparks chaos: Flooded roads, flight diversions, and a tragic loss

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru witnessed its first intense downpour of the year on Saturday evening, leading to widespread civic issues across the city. Waterlogging and traffic jams Several key roads, including the Outer Ring Road, were submerged due to heavy rain, leading to massive traffic congestion. Motorists are advised to cooperate.” Social media users also reacted to the situation, with one post humorously …

Bengaluru rains: Tree collapse kills toddler, roads waterlogged, flights diverted
5 days, 22 hours ago

Bengaluru rains: Tree collapse kills toddler, roads waterlogged, flights diverted

India Today  

A three-year-old girl lost her life on Saturday after a tree fell on her amid the heavy rainfall in Bengaluru. The Karnataka BJP has slammed the Congress-ruled state government on 'X' for the ruckus and posted that "Brand Bengaluru" has turned into "Flood Bengaluru". This is what "Brand Bengaluru" of Siddaramaiah looks like after just 30 mins of rain pic.twitter.com/rqzSR9epyo— …

Bengaluru Woman Electrocuted While Fetching Water, Residents Protest Against Poor Infrastructure
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Bengaluru Woman Electrocuted While Fetching Water, Residents Protest Against Poor Infrastructure

ABP News  

A protest broke out in Chamarajpet after a woman was electrocuted while trying to fetch water from a civic body pump. Despite being located near the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike headquarters, many residents in Chamarajpet lack direct water connections, as per a report on IANS. Residents claim that repeated complaints to authorities about the unsafe water supply system have been …

Congress MP promises to fill up ponds, tanks in Komuravelli mandal in Siddipet district
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Congress MP promises to fill up ponds, tanks in Komuravelli mandal in Siddipet district

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD Bhuvanagiri MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy told farmers in Komuravelli mandal of Siddipet district that he would ensure filling up of ponds and tanks. During his visit to the Tapaspalli reservoir on Wednesday, Mr. Reddy acknowledged the severe water crisis faced by farmers due to depleting water level in the reservoir. The MP also assured farmers that he would …

We cannot change Bengaluru overnight, but we can take action now: DK Shivakumar
1 month, 3 weeks ago

We cannot change Bengaluru overnight, but we can take action now: DK Shivakumar

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar at the India Today Environment Conclave 2025, emphasised the urgent need for sustainable urban development and environmental conservation in Bengaluru. Recalling his tenure as Karnataka’s Urban Development Minister two decades ago, Shivakumar noted that Bengaluru’s population had doubled from 70 lakh to 1.4 crore. Shivakumar also underscored Bengaluru’s water crisis, revealing that 7,000 borewells …

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

BJP interested in politics, not discussing public issues during assembly sessions: DK Shivakumar
3 months, 1 week ago

BJP interested in politics, not discussing public issues during assembly sessions: DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday hit out at the opposition BJP, accusing it of indulging in "politics" and not showing any interest in discussing issues concerning the state and its people, during the ongoing winter session of legislature in Belagavi. To a question whether irrigation issues relating to north Karnataka be discussed during the session, Shivakumar, …

Stir to ‘rattle’ authorities into draining rainwater in Villupuram
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Stir to ‘rattle’ authorities into draining rainwater in Villupuram

New Indian Express  

VILLUPURAM: Carrying the carcass of a snake as a symbol of the health hazards they face, around 50 residents of Asiriyar Nagar, Netaji Nagar, and Lingam Nagar in Villupuram staged a road blockade on the Villupuram-Puducherry highway on Wednesday, protesting against the municipal authorities’ failure to drain rainwater that has been stagnating in their areas since Cyclone Fengal. According to …

Expert: Bengaluru should adopt proven solutions to flooding
4 months, 4 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 …

BJP lambasts Karnataka govt over rain ‘unpreparedness’
5 months ago

BJP lambasts Karnataka govt over rain ‘unpreparedness’

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: As Bengaluru struggles with flooding owing to heavy rain, the Opposition BJP has criticised the Congress State Government for its handling of the situation. Former DyCM and BJP MLA Dr CN Ashwath Narayan voiced the party’s concerns, accusing the State Government of negligence and a lack of preparedness. Despite multiple warnings and our proposals for effective water management, including …

City Under Siege: Bengaluru Battles Unprecedented Floods
5 months ago

City Under Siege: Bengaluru Battles Unprecedented Floods

The Hindu  

Bengaluru faces widespread flooding aftermath of heavy rains. The city has been hit hard by the torrential downpour, with water entering buses, submerged cars, and boats navigating the roads for rescue operations. The situation has caused significant damage to property and infrastructure, with several areas being completely inundated. The Deputy Chief Minister has visited affected areas and announced compensation measures …

Mandalas Cry for Help: MNCs Considering Relocating From Bengaluru Due to Poor Infrastructure
5 months, 1 week ago

Mandalas Cry for Help: MNCs Considering Relocating From Bengaluru Due to Poor Infrastructure

ABP News  

Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai has expressed his frustration over the poor road conditions on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) in Bengaluru. Pai called out the government for their negligence and said that MNCs are considering relocating their offices to cities outside the state due to these issues. He highlighted the lack of action taken by the authorities to address …

Karnataka's Resilience Under Fire: Oppositions' Criticism of Bengaluru's Waterlogging
5 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka's Resilience Under Fire: Oppositions' Criticism of Bengaluru's Waterlogging

Live Mint  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has expressed his strong criticism of the Opposition parties for their remarks about Bengaluru's waterlogging situation due to heavy rains. He urges them to stop tarnishing the image of India's Silicon Valley and to instead work together to address the issue.

Heavy rain leaves parts of Bengaluru inundated
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy rain leaves parts of Bengaluru inundated

The Hindu  

Following heavy rainfall on Saturday night, several areas in the city were inundated, and 15 trees and 44 tree branches came crashing down. Apartments, layouts inundated In Yelahanka, the basement of Kendriya Vihar apartments was flooded, leaving vehicles submerged in water as a 50 feet of the compound wall collapsed, causing water from Yelahanka Lake to flood the apartment premises. …

Every spell leaves Bengaluru in a flood of misery
7 months, 2 weeks 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
7 months, 2 weeks 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 weather alert: Waterlogged BTM Layout causes traffic snarls
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru weather alert: Waterlogged BTM Layout causes traffic snarls

Live Mint  

The BTM layout area in Bengaluru, Karnataka was heavily waterlogged, causing traffic snarls, as rainfall wreaked havoc in the city on Monday. Heavy rainfall for Karnataka The India Meteorological Department has predicted “very heavy rainfall” over many regions of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and north interior Karnataka for the coming five days till August 17. The IMD has predicted “isolated heavy …

Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar warns officials of strict action over potable water quality
10 months ago

Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar warns officials of strict action over potable water quality

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has issued a warning to officials that strict action will be taken if the quality of potable water is not maintained. DK Shivakumar warns officials of strict action over potable water quality In a letter to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Commissioner, Bengaluru Zilla Panchayat CEO, and BWSSB Chairman, the Deputy CM said on …

CM Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar tour across Bengaluru to inspect flood-prone areas
10 months ago

CM Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar tour across Bengaluru to inspect flood-prone areas

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar inspected flood-prone areas in Bengaluru ahead of the state monsoon season. CM Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar tour Bengaluru to inspect flood-prone areas Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said, “More rains are expected in June and the BBMP officials are asked to be prepared. Meanwhile, DK Shivakumar said that …

Bengaluru residents rejoice city's first heavy rain; Others lament over waterlogging, traffic
10 months, 3 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 …

‘We will provide Cauvery water to Bengaluru residents by hook or by crook’: DK Shivakumar
11 months, 1 week ago

‘We will provide Cauvery water to Bengaluru residents by hook or by crook’: DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that he will make sure the supply of Cauvery river water to the residents of Bengaluru by "hook or by crook". READ | 22 Bengaluru families fined ₹5000 each for wasting water: Report In a video clip surfaced on social media Shivakumar was purportedly heard saying to the residents of an …

BJP and PM Modi consciously masking future of Bengaluru to woo investments to cities in Gujarat and UP: D.K. Suresh
11 months, 1 week 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, …

Video: BJP's Tejasvi Surya heckled at Bengaluru event, forced to leave; complaint filed with Election Commission
11 months, 1 week ago

Video: BJP's Tejasvi Surya heckled at Bengaluru event, forced to leave; complaint filed with Election Commission

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya was heckled at an event in the city by victims of the Guru Raghavendra Bank scam, after which he was forced to make a hasty exit. A video of the incident is being shared widely on social media, and shows Surya exiting amidst commotion following the purported heckling. The complaint accused the Congress' Bengaluru South …

Why is CM not asking for water from Karnataka to meet drinking needs, asks BRS leader
11 months, 1 week ago

Why is CM not asking for water from Karnataka to meet drinking needs, asks BRS leader

The Hindu  

Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLA from Gadwal Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy ended his ‘Jala deeksha’ protest taken up along with other leaders of the party demanding that the State government get 5 tmcft of water from Narayanpur dam in Karnataka to meet drinking water needs, with former minister T. Harish Rao and others offering them lime juice on Monday. Praveen Kumar, …

Bengaluru students forced to attend BJP MP Tejasvi Surya's nomination rally: Congress
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru students forced to attend BJP MP Tejasvi Surya's nomination rally: Congress

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress Committee has alleged that some of the colleges in Bengaluru forcefully made its students participate in the nomination rally of BJP MP Tejasvi Surya. Former MLA and Congress leader Sowmya Reddy shared screenshots from student WhatsApp groups and said that management threatened the students with ‘severe actions’ if they did not show up at the nomination …

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

Bengaluru cops file FIR against BJP leaders Tejasvi Surya, Shobha Karandlaje for protesting over shopkeeper assault case
1 year ago

Bengaluru cops file FIR against BJP leaders Tejasvi Surya, Shobha Karandlaje for protesting over shopkeeper assault case

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru police have registered a First Information Report against Bharatiya Janata Party leaders for participating in a protest in Bengaluru over the controversial altercation between a shopkeeper and a group of men for allegedly playing the ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ during ‘Azaan’ time. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya and Shobha Karandlaje participated in the protest after the shopkeeper's assault case, and were …

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

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

Karnataka reeling under acute water crisis, Modi govt refusing to help: Congress
1 year ago

Karnataka reeling under acute water crisis, Modi govt refusing to help: Congress

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Monday said Karnataka is reeling under an acute water crisis due to a severe drought situation in most parts and accused the Modi government of refusing to help the people of the state. Karnataka reeling under acute water crisis, Modi govt refusing to help: Congress Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh's attack on the government came …

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

Bengaluru’s water crisis: Anand Mahindra advocates AC water harvesting amid water shortage
1 year ago

Bengaluru’s water crisis: Anand Mahindra advocates AC water harvesting amid water shortage

Live Mint  

Amid Bengaluru's ongoing water crisis, Anand Mahindra, the Chairman of Mahindra Group, has shared a video on Twitter showcasing an innovative solution for harvesting water from air conditioners. Bengaluru, often referred to as the "Silicon Valley of India," has been grappling with severe water shortages in recent years. Meanwhile, despite repeated instances of residents facing acute water shortages in various …

Revision of water tariffs likely in Bengaluru: Shivakumar
1 year 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 …

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 …

Bengaluru man says he is relocating to Delhi-NCR; ‘No water in washroom’
1 year ago

Bengaluru man says he is relocating to Delhi-NCR; ‘No water in washroom’

Hindustan Times  

The people of Bengaluru continue to face dire water scarcity in the city as many high-rise apartments and swanky communities have imposed strict rules on residents. A resident from Bengaluru’s Harlur area shared his ordeal through micro-blogging site X and said that he pulled back his plans to buy an apartment, only to end up high and dry after paying …

Behind Bengaluru’s looming water thirst
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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 | ‘Karnataka has not seen such a severe drought in 30-40 years’
1 year 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 …

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

Bengaluru’s Water Crisis Prompts Ban on Drinking Water for Non-Essential Needs, with a ₹5,000 Penalty
1 year 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 to worsen if there is no...’: Here's how the city is dealing with half-bucket baths
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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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