Because of the water issue in Bengaluru, life in the city that is known as the center of information technology has become very uncomfortable. As a consequence of the impact of El Nino, there was a significant lack of precipitation in the year 2023. As a consequence, the groundwater table not only decreased but also vanished totally. The water supply from a significant number of borewells in and around the city has been depleted, including the one that is owned by DK Shivakumar, who is the deputy chief minister of Karnataka. Furthermore, tankers are the ones responsible for supplying the water supply at the residence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Because of the water crisis, people who live in luxurious apartments in Bengaluru are now flocking to shopping malls to use the lavatory. Additionally, schools and career opportunities have been relocated online as a result of the water crisis. To address the crisis, the government has imposed rigorous restrictions on the use of domestic water for purposes other than drinking. These restrictions are intended to help the administration deal with the situation.
As a result of the horrible water crisis that Bengaluru is currently suffering, even prominent personalities, such as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, and the Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, are being adversely affected. The Karnataka Water Supply and Sewerage Board has just established a new policy that restricts the use of drinking water for activities such as washing autos, gardening, construction, maintaining roads, and installing water fountains. This restriction was recently put into effect. In addition to this, a punishment of Rs 5000 shall be imposed if the order is ignored without consent.
In the city of Bengaluru, the consequences of this water crisis have been felt not only by educational institutions like schools and universities but also by other academic institutions like coaching courses and companies. All of these institutions have been affected. Several educational institutions have announced that they will be conducting all of their classes and lectures online for one week. Additionally, several offices have directed their employees to work from the comfort of their own homes.
Beginning on Wednesday, the district government of Bengaluru put pricing restrictions on water tanker services that are utilized by the local population. Residents make use of these services; they are available to them. It was determined that the rates for two hundred private tankers that are operating under contract for four months were established as a consequence of the recommendations that were made by a technical advisory group.
In a circular that was sent out by the Deputy Commissioner of Bengaluru, Dayananda KA, it was announced that all of the taluks that are located inside the Bengaluru Urban district have been deemed to be affected by drought. This statement was made. It was also indicated to him that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) applies to private water tanker services; hence, the rates that were given included the expenditures associated with the GST.
Some pricey apartments in upmarket apartment complexes do not have water for the kitchen or the toilets. These flats require a lot of money.
As the water situation continues to deteriorate, it has been asserted that residents of a fancy gated community in Bengaluru are being forced to make daily trips to a nearby shopping mall to get bathroom facilities. This practice is becoming increasingly necessary as the water situation continues to deteriorate. On Kanakapura Road is where you'll find Prestige Falcon City, which is widely considered to be among the most prestigious residential enclaves in the municipality. The urban water deficit is having a significant impact on this enclave. Even though individuals are making an effort to lessen their water consumption by utilizing disposable dining utensils, the severity of the issue has resulted in a significant number of them waiting in a queue at the Forum Mall, which is situated nearby, to acquire access to restrooms.
An article that was published on Reddit sheds light on the challenges that the people who live in Prestige Falcon City are facing. On Reddit, a user who goes by the name “Familiar-Art-8675” asserts that it has been more than a month since the community has been given a dependable and uninterrupted supply of water. Furthermore, the user alleges that the water supply has not been delivered.