Bengaluru which has been facing water woes from several days, likely to witness it for another couple of days. According to the sources, the water supply will be disrupted for the period of 24-hour from 6 am, February 27 to February 28.According to a release by Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, the water services have been affected due to complete shutdown of Cauvery fourth stage second phase water supply line. The Board has announced the halt due to emergency maintenance work and to install UFW bulk flow metres.There are several areas in Bengaluru that will face the disruption, but here are few of the areas that will get the shortage. 4th Block Nandini Layout, BHEL Layout, Srinivasa Nagar, Jaimaruthi Nagar & Badavane, Sakamma Layout, Narasimha swamy Layout, Muneshwaranagara, Jnanajyothinagar, Jnanaganganagar, Mallathahalli, NGEF layout and many others.#WATCH | Bengaluru, Karnataka: People in areas like Whitefield, Mahadevpura and RR Nagar face drinking water shortages pic.twitter.com/UvqtKMFZws— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2024Meanwhile, DK Shivakumar, the deputy chief minister of Karnataka said that they are addressing the problem in the entire state and will soon sort out the problem.#WATCH | On the Bengaluru water crisis, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar says, We are already discussing and meetings are going on. We are sorting out the problem of drinking water in Bengaluru. Not just Bengaluru, we are addressing this problem in the entire state. pic.twitter.com/5q1SAG8WLC— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2024Why Bengaluru has been facing severe water crisisWater crisis in Karnatakas Bengaluru is a mix of several factors. Here are some of them which are adding onUrbanization: Bangalore has experienced rapid urbanization over the past few decades, leading to the depletion of water bodies, encroachment on lakes and water catchment areas, and increased demand for water.Population Growth: The citys population has been steadily increasing, putting further pressure on its water resources. The demand for water has surpassed the available supply, leading to shortages, especially during dry seasons.Poor Water Management: Inefficient water management practices, such as leaky distribution systems, unauthorized water connections, and wasteful usage, contribute to the crisis. Additionally, the lack of proper maintenance of water infrastructure exacerbates the problem.Decline in Water Bodies: Bangalore was once known for its numerous lakes and reservoirs, which acted as natural water storage and recharge systems. However, many of these water bodies have been polluted, encroached upon, or converted for other uses, reducing the citys water-holding capacity.Groundwater Depletion: Excessive extraction of groundwater for domestic, industrial, and agricultural purposes has led to a decline in the water table. This overexploitation of groundwater exacerbates the water crisis and leads to land subsidence and other environmental problems.Climate Change: Changing weather patterns and irregular rainfall due to climate change further strain Bangalores water resources. Erratic monsoons and prolonged dry spells disrupt traditional water supply patterns, making it challenging to manage the citys water supply effectively.
