Water Crisis Bengaluru : Karnataka Battles Water Shortage

Water Crisis Bengaluru
Karnataka Battles Water Shortage

Bengaluru is facing a severe water shortage, causing residents to struggle with daily water needs, especially before the summer peak.

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.

What do the residents want?

Residents are calling for regulated water tanker prices and the adoption of sustainable water management practices to address the recurring water scarcity issues in India's tech hub.

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.

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