As summer approaches, Bengaluru, known as India’s Silicon Valley, is facing a water crisis. Growing calls for government intervention underscore the urgent need for effective solutions to growing water scarcity in tech hubs.
In an interview with ANI, the resident of Suresh talked about the issues of rising prices, water scarcity and expressed concerns about health hazards as hot weather approaches.
“It created a problem that our company has been without water for 6 months and the water connection has not yet arrived even though the Kaveri pipe connection has been made. The first day and the starting price increased from 1600 Yuan to 2000 Yuan. Citizens had difficulty in taking a shower when the water did not arrive after paying the money. Soon it will be impossible to take a bath due to lack of water. This will cause hot weather and health hazards. We call on the government to solve the water problem and find a solution to the water shortage. “Suresh said.
Deepa, another resident, talked about the seriousness of the situation and stated that there has been a water shortage for the last three months and this has brought many difficulties for daily life.
“We have been in Bengaluru for three months There is no drinking water, water is not enough, forcing us to go to other places to get water. We migrated from Nepal to live, but water shortage was making life difficult. Even if water is available daily, a large demand can make it unusable, leading to conflicts. There was even a water fight at one point. Although some manage to load the ships, it is difficult for us. After work, we come home and bring water. Water usage only lasts until 7pm which adds to the challenge. “Deepa said the following.
Priya pointed out the problems caused by expensive water carriers and asked for help from the government.
“We have been facing water scarcity since August 2023. Despite the complaints, the problem still continues” and the cost of a boatload of water is 3 thousand. This price is too high for the average person. We ask for help from the government, perhaps from drilling companies, to solve our problem.
Haridas made a similar speech and said that the government He emphasized that the public should be provided with Cauvery water connection.
“The water problem has been going on for 3-4 months. The price of a tanker has increased from €1,000 to €1,500 and recently even reached €2,000. Access to water has become very difficult. VMP tankers are not available and private vehicles must be booked separately. They said the tanker would arrive in 3-4 days. Even drilling is being done. At least a link to the Cauvery would be useful, but even that is uncertain. said Haridas.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Karnataka government held an important meeting to resolve the water scarcity issue in the state. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar confirmed that he was looking into the matter seriously.
“I am really looking at this. I have met all the workers. We are identifying places that can get water… More than 3,000 wells have gone dry in Bengaluru,” said Shivakumar.
Expressing his concern, he said, “We will ensure that water is delivered to everyone at a reasonable price. We are worried about this because the wells in my house have all dried up. ”
According to the measures taken by the government, next summer is expected to be more severe as approximately 7,082 villages and 1,193 neighborhoods in urban areas of Karnataka (including Bengaluru) will be at risk of luck next month. February 10. There is a risk of dehydration for months. Tumakuru district has the highest number of vulnerable villages (746) while North Kannada has the highest number of vulnerable villages. In Bengaluru city area, 174 villages and 120 neighborhoods have been identified as danger zones.
