Residents, particularly in East Bengaluru, are facing hardships due to the scarcity of water, exacerbated by the depletion of groundwater levels and the impending peak summer season
With the temperature rise, the water crisis in Bengaluru seems to have deepened, prompting residents including Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to rely on tankers for their daily needs. A tanker was spotted entering the CM’s office on Wednesday, highlighting the severity of the crisis.Residents, particularly in East Bengaluru, are facing hardships due to the scarcity of water, exacerbated by the depletion of groundwater levels and the impending peak summer season.
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has recently revealed that over 3000 borewells, including his own, have dried up. Bengaluru has not seen adequate rainfall during the monsoon, forcing people to face the brunt of the crisis and pay charge exorbitant prices of up to Rs 2500 for approximately 6000 litres of water to private water tanker operators.
