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Mar 19, 2024 · An acute drinking water crisis in Bengaluru has been creating international headlines for the past few days. On Monday (April 18), Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said Bengaluru was facing a shortage of 500 million litres of water every day, which is about a fifth of the city’s daily total demand.
Mar 14, 2024 · Bengaluru’s water crisis has been described as dire by residents – and experts warn it is only going to get worse as mercury levels climb in the lead up to summer.
Mar 5, 2024 · Bangalore water crisis explained: What led to severe shortage of water and how city plans to tackle it. Hadi Khan / Updated: 05 Mar 2024, 02:54:41 PM. Follow us. 1/7. Lack of rainfall. The IT hub is facing a serious water problem, mainly because of a severe drought.
Mar 14, 2024 · In India's Bengaluru city (formerly Bangalore), thousands of people have been chasing tankers, taking fewer showers and sometimes missing work to store enough water to get through the day.
Mar 8, 2024 · Bengaluru is facing a worsening water crisis, leading to significant shortages in various areas. According to the reports, 223 of the 236 talukas in Karnataka are affected by drought, including Mandya and Mysuru districts, the sources of Bengaluru’s water.
What is Bengaluru's water crisis? Can it be prevented from getting worse, and how can we save more water to cater to the city's constantly growing needs?
Mar 12, 2024 · Understanding Bengaluru's water crisis: population growth, freshwater demand, groundwater depletion, and wastewater management for a resilient city.
Mar 14, 2024 · Bengaluru faces severe water scarcity amid its worst drought in 30-40 years, with an IISc study attributing it to a 70% decline in the city's water spread area. Urbanization, marked by a 1055% increase in built-up areas, is blamed for depleting groundwater.
Mar 31, 2024 · But now the city is grappling with a water crisis. The city with a 1.40-crore population requires nearly 1,450 MLD (million litres per day) of water from Cauvery and an additional 700 MLD of water from groundwater resources.
Bengaluru is facing one of the worst water crises in its history. The city needs at least 1,680 MLD more to meet its water needs. Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said...
