In 2024, Bengaluru faced a year of striking contrasts, swinging between a severe water crisis and recurring floods. These ...

A recent study identified 80 wards at risk of water shortages, emphasizing the importance of transitioning to Cauvery water ...

These findings stem from an in-depth study conducted by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).

Bengaluru may experience severe water stress, especially in areas reliant on groundwater, according to BWSSB Chairman Ram Prasath Manohar. An extensive study identified 80 wards at risk, urging ...

Bengaluru: Attention Bengaluru residents. The city in peripheral areas is likely to face a worrying water crisis this summer with groundwater levels predicted to drop dangerously low in February ...

BWSBB’s recent extensive scientific study to assess potential water shortages in the city has identified 80 wards in Bengaluru, including 110 villages, as highly dependent on groundwater and at ...

Needless to say, the crisis has also taken a toll on Bengaluru’s various hotels and eateries, many of which are severely dependent on tanker water for cooking, cleaning and drinking purposes.

Bengaluru has emerged as a hotbed for real estate construction activity in recent years, with consumer demand reaching new levels, and home sales reaching 80 high as compared to 2017. Mobile menu ...

Regarding preparations for the summer when the crisis remains at its peak, Shivakumar said officials have been directed to take necessary steps to ensure that Bengaluru does not face any water ...

Areas such as South-East Bengaluru, Whitefield and the city's outskirts, which heavily rely on groundwater, are expected to experience the highest levels of water stress this summer. An IISc study ...