Bengaluru Water Crisis: All you need to know

Residents of Bengaluru are facing severe water shortage. Here's all that we know so far and what is being done.

By Chayanika Das
Published on Mar 10, 2024 12:30 pm IST 12 Photos
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The water crisis in Bengaluru has affected not just the supply of drinking water but also had repercussions on irrigation. (PTI)

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According to reports, 6,997 out of 14,700 borewells have dried up in Bengaluru. The crisis expected to worsen during the summer months.(AFP)

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Officials have reported a 250 million litres per day (MLD) deficit, primarily attributed to insufficient rainfall, declining underground water levels, and overexploitation of groundwater. (AFP)

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According to The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), which supplies drinking water to the city, the water input to the city has fallen by 50 percent. (AFP)

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The water level in the Cauvery River has significantly decreased due to insufficient rainfall in the region. (AFP)

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