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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.
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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.
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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 · Learn about the causes and consequences of the severe water scarcity in Bengaluru, a city that faces drought, pollution, and inadequate infrastructure. Compare the situation with the groundwater crisis in India and explore the possible solutions.
Mar 31, 2024 · Washing machines have gone quiet. Showers are being postponed, and children with only dirty water to drink are being hospitalized with typhoid fever. The big problem afflicting Bengaluru is not...
Mar 5, 2024 · People in Bengaluru are saying that water tanker operators are taking advantage of the water shortage and charging very high prices. Previously, a 1000-liter water tanker would cost between ₹600 ...
Mar 14, 2024 · According to Prof TV Ramachandra of IISc’s Centre for Ecological Sciences, the water spread area has plummeted from 2,324 hectares in 1973 to just 696 hectares in 2023 and it is said to be the root cause of the depleting groundwater table across Bengaluru. “The extent of water surface in Bengaluru during 1973 was 2,324 hectares.
