The city, with a population of 1.3 crores, began a 24-hour water cut on February 27 due to maintenance work by BWSSB.

Many rely on borewells and water tankers, but with borewells drying up and tanker prices soaring from ₹400-600 to over ₹2000 for 1000 liters, the crisis has deepened.

The BBMP has allocated ₹131 crore to drill new borewells and fix existing ones. Amidst calls for capping tanker prices and improving water management, Bengaluru seeks long-term solutions to its recurring water crises, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and better regulations.