Bengaluru Water Crisis: All you need to know

By Chayanika Das

Published on Mar 10, 2024 12:30 pm IST

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

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

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While the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) indicated that the situation can be managed in central areas, the water crisis is more severe on the outskirts of the city. (AFP)

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While the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) indicated that the situation can be managed in central areas, the water crisis is more severe on the outskirts of the city. (AFP)

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In response to the severe water crisis, authorities are implementing emergency measures. (PTI)

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In response to the severe water crisis, authorities are implementing emergency measures. (PTI)

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“Water doesn’t belong to any individual; it is for everyone. We are creating a war room. All the officials will try and come up with a solution. We will also fix a common price for water tankers. <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>556 crores have been allocated for water supply," Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar told news agency ANI.  (PTI)

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“Water doesn’t belong to any individual; it is for everyone. We are creating a war room. All the officials will try and come up with a solution. We will also fix a common price for water tankers. ₹556 crores have been allocated for water supply," Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar told news agency ANI. (PTI)

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Officials stated that the city requires approximately eight thousand million cubic feet (TMC) of water from March to May, yet there are only 34 TMC of water available in the reservoirs. (PTI)

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Officials stated that the city requires approximately eight thousand million cubic feet (TMC) of water from March to May, yet there are only 34 TMC of water available in the reservoirs. (PTI)

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In an effort to replenish groundwater sources, civic authorities in Bengaluru have decided to fill the drying lakes with 1,300 million litres per day of treated water. This initiative is crucial as approximately 50% of the city's borewells have dried up.(PTI)

Published on Mar 10, 2024 12:30 pm IST

In an effort to replenish groundwater sources, civic authorities in Bengaluru have decided to fill the drying lakes with 1,300 million litres per day of treated water. This initiative is crucial as approximately 50% of the city's borewells have dried up.(PTI)

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To address the water crisis in Bengaluru, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) plans to install filter borewells and construct water plants near the restored lake beds. These facilities will use innovative technology to supply water after thorough testing, according to BWSSB officials. (AFP)

Published on Mar 10, 2024 12:30 pm IST

To address the water crisis in Bengaluru, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) plans to install filter borewells and construct water plants near the restored lake beds. These facilities will use innovative technology to supply water after thorough testing, according to BWSSB officials. (AFP)

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Officials emphasized that Bengaluru requires 2,100 million liters per day (MLD) of potable water, of which 1,450 MLD comes from the Cauvery River. They sought to assure that there is sufficient water in the reservoirs to last until July. (AFP)

Published on Mar 10, 2024 12:30 pm IST

Officials emphasized that Bengaluru requires 2,100 million liters per day (MLD) of potable water, of which 1,450 MLD comes from the Cauvery River. They sought to assure that there is sufficient water in the reservoirs to last until July. (AFP)

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Chayanika Das

Chayanika Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times. She focuses on the gallery section, covering news and lifestyle, and also writes features. Read Less ...Read More

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