Bengaluru city residents will experience a 24-hour water cut starting from 6 AM on February 27th till 6 AM on February 28th. This disruption is due to essential maintenance work and the installation of new water meters.
Areas Affected and Duration:
Several areas across Bengaluru, including BHEL Layout, Nandini Layout, Dasarahalli, and RR Nagar, will be without water supply for 24 hours.
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More Than Just a Day's Discomfort:
The water cut might only be for a day, but it shows a more significant problem - the water crisis that Bengaluru is facing all the time. Residents are already facing the consequences of this crisis in several ways:
Costlier Water: The price of water tankers has doubled, reaching up to ₹2,000 for a 12,000-liter tank, making it a financial burden for many.
Less Water, More Worries: The shortage has forced residents to use water sparingly, impacting daily activities like washing clothes and cleaning.
Everyday Challenges: People are finding it difficult to maintain their gardens, are forced to shower less often, and face challenges booking water tankers due to high demand.
Why is this Happening?
The primary reason for the water crisis in Bengaluru is weak monsoon rains. This has led to a decrease in groundwater levels and the Cauvery River basin reservoirs holding less water. However, authorities claim that the city receives enough water overall.
Water Crisis in Bengaluru: Efforts to Fix the Problem
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is taking action by allocating ₹131 crore to drill new borewells in water-scarce areas, focusing on critical zones like Mahadevapura and Bommanahalli. Additionally, 110 surrounding villages will also benefit from this initiative.
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has identified areas with severe water scarcity and is currently providing water through both their own and hired water tankers. They are also repairing and redrilling existing borewells and plan to install temporary water tanks in the most affected areas.