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Deepening Water Crisis

Bengaluru Water crisis : ‘Out of 14,000 bore wells in Bengaluru, 6,900 have dried’ says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

19 Mar 2024

Bengaluru is grappling with a significant drinking water crisis. The Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, addressing reporters on Monday, disclosed that authorities have been directed to convene daily to devise a strategy for addressing the issue. "We have 11.04 TMC water storage in KRS, 9.02 TMC in Kabini," Siddaramaiah emphasized. Additionally,...

DK Shivakumar Emphasizes Urgent Efforts Amid Bengaluru’s Deepening Water Crisis

06 Mar 2024

Addressing the severe water crisis in Bengaluru, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar emphasized the state's urgent efforts, noting that even his home borewell had dried up. He stated, "All the borewells are dry, including the one at my house." The state is actively identifying water sources, having examined 217...