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This summer Bangaloreans need to beat the heat and with the added water drought, since the city failed to receive the expected rainfall from the last North-East Monsoon (November – December) and continuous increase of water about 1,450 million litre per day (MLD) from the Cauvery and an additional 700 MLD from groundwater resources. As Bengaluru south majorly rely on groundwater levels, many places in Electronics City are seriously affected which has brought most of the borewell dried up and increased the demand for the water suppliers. Urge the government bodies to ensure the supply of water tankers for the crisis areas and BWSSB should increase the piped connection all through the south region.
What else caused it?
Rapid Urbanisation: Leads to the construction of buildings, roads, and other infrastructure. The associated construction activities and the expansion of impervious surfaces reduce the ability of the land to absorb rainwater, leading to increased runoff and decreased groundwater recharge.
Increase in Water Supply Demand: Require more water for various purposes such as drinking, sanitation, industrial activities, and irrigation. The demand for water rises with the growing urban population and the expansion of economic activities.
Lake Pollution: Often results in increased pollution of water sources (Lakes) due to industrial discharges, improper waste disposal, and runoff from urban areas. Contaminated water sources become unusable and contribute to water scarcity.
Policy and Regulation: Challenges in enforcement of the laws and lack of coordination between the departments BBMP, BWSSB and others, drought preparedness and response mitigation plan failures.
Rapid Urbanisation: Leads to the construction of buildings, roads, and other infrastructure. The associated construction activities and the expansion of impervious surfaces reduce the ability of the land to absorb rainwater, leading to increased runoff and decreased groundwater recharge.
Increase in Water Supply Demand: Require more water for various purposes such as drinking, sanitation, industrial activities, and irrigation. The demand for water rises with the growing urban population and the expansion of economic activities.
Lake Pollution: Often results in increased pollution of water sources (Lakes) due to industrial discharges, improper waste disposal, and runoff from urban areas. Contaminated water sources become unusable and contribute to water scarcity.
Policy and Regulation: Challenges in enforcement of the laws and lack of coordination between the departments BBMP, BWSSB and others, drought preparedness and response mitigation plan failures.
