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As Bengaluru Votes, Water Shortage, Massive Traffic Jams In Focus
Dire water shortages, flooding, gridlocked roads and poor civic facilities have become major issues in Bengaluru, residents in India's tech hub said as they voted on Friday in the Lok Sabha elections.
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Opinion | Bengaluru's Water Crisis Is Why Indian Cities Need 'Water Urbanism'
India is home to 18% of the world's population, but it has only 4% of global water resources, making it one of the most water-stressed countries in the world.
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Opinion | Above-Normal Rainfall Is Good News, But There's A Deeper Problem
India needs a countrywide law to regulate groundwater and manage freshwater resources. Overdependence on monsoons should have been a thing of the past by now.
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Bengaluru Man Seeks "Refuge" In OYO Room To Beat The Heat, Company Reacts
An individual took to X (formerly Twitter) to address the rising temperature in Bengaluru which is famous for its pleasant climate.
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22 Bengaluru Families Fined For Wasting Drinking Water Amid Severe Shortage
Bengaluru authorities have fined 22 families for using drinking water for non-essential activities like washing cars and gardening.
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Rest Of India To Follow Bengaluru? Water Storage In Country's Reservoirs At Just 38%
Ahead of the summer season, the live storage capacity in India's 150 primary reservoirs stands at just 38 per cent of their total capacity, which is less than the last decade's average.
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Bengaluru Facing 500 Million Litres Water Shortfall Per Day: Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said Bengaluru is facing a shortage of about 500 million litres of water per day (MLD) against the requirement of 2,600 MLDs and officials have been directed to draw up an action plan.
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Amid Water Crisis, Bengaluru Residents Switch To WFH, Use Toilets In Malls
Work from home to using toilets in malls, residents of India's 'Silicon Valley' Bengaluru are exploring all options to combat the unprecedented water crisis.
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"No Water Crisis In Bengaluru": DK Shivakumar. "Irresponsible," BJP Fumes
There is "no water crisis" in Bengaluru, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said Thursday, even as he flagged off auto-rickshaws laden with hoardings to spread awareness about water conservation.
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"Not Seen Such Drought In 3-4 Decades": DK Shivakumar On Bengaluru Water Crisis
Amid the acute water shortage in Bengaluru, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Monday the State had not witnessed such a severe drought in the past three-four decades, and the next two months are "very much
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Stop Using Drinking Water For These Activities In Bengaluru Or Pay Rs 5,000
Bengaluru has introduced a penalty for wasting drinking water as the city grapples with an acute shortage. The decision was taken by the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board in a bid to promote judicious use of water.
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"No Water To Drink, Wash Hands": Bengaluru Crisis May Force School Closure
Some Bengaluru schools may be forced to shut down temporarily due to the growing water shortage in the city; These schools say the lack of water means they can't protect children from the heat.
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As Bengaluru Suffers Worst-Ever Water Crisis, A Raging Political Blame Game
Bengaluru Water Crisis: As Bengaluru grapples with an unprecedented water crisis, the state government is exploring alternative solutions, including recycled and treated water from residents' associations.
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Water Supply Disruption In Parts Of Bengaluru For 24 Hours Starting Today
Water supply to parts of Bengaluru will be disrupted for 24 hours starting 6 am because city officials need to do "essential maintenance work" and install Unaccounted for Water (UfW) bulk flow meters.
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Karnataka BJP Chief's Sharp Attack On Siddaramaiah Over Bengaluru Water Crisis
Karnataka BJP president Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Monday hit out at the Congress government in the state, alleging failure to address "massive water shortage" in Bengaluru.
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As Bengaluru Votes, Water Shortage, Massive Traffic Jams In Focus
Dire water shortages, flooding, gridlocked roads and poor civic facilities have become major issues in Bengaluru, residents in India's tech hub said as they voted on Friday in the Lok Sabha elections.
-
Opinion | Bengaluru's Water Crisis Is Why Indian Cities Need 'Water Urbanism'
India is home to 18% of the world's population, but it has only 4% of global water resources, making it one of the most water-stressed countries in the world.
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Opinion | Above-Normal Rainfall Is Good News, But There's A Deeper Problem
India needs a countrywide law to regulate groundwater and manage freshwater resources. Overdependence on monsoons should have been a thing of the past by now.
-
Bengaluru Man Seeks "Refuge" In OYO Room To Beat The Heat, Company Reacts
An individual took to X (formerly Twitter) to address the rising temperature in Bengaluru which is famous for its pleasant climate.
-
22 Bengaluru Families Fined For Wasting Drinking Water Amid Severe Shortage
Bengaluru authorities have fined 22 families for using drinking water for non-essential activities like washing cars and gardening.
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Rest Of India To Follow Bengaluru? Water Storage In Country's Reservoirs At Just 38%
Ahead of the summer season, the live storage capacity in India's 150 primary reservoirs stands at just 38 per cent of their total capacity, which is less than the last decade's average.
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Bengaluru Facing 500 Million Litres Water Shortfall Per Day: Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said Bengaluru is facing a shortage of about 500 million litres of water per day (MLD) against the requirement of 2,600 MLDs and officials have been directed to draw up an action plan.
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Amid Water Crisis, Bengaluru Residents Switch To WFH, Use Toilets In Malls
Work from home to using toilets in malls, residents of India's 'Silicon Valley' Bengaluru are exploring all options to combat the unprecedented water crisis.
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"No Water Crisis In Bengaluru": DK Shivakumar. "Irresponsible," BJP Fumes
There is "no water crisis" in Bengaluru, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said Thursday, even as he flagged off auto-rickshaws laden with hoardings to spread awareness about water conservation.
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"Not Seen Such Drought In 3-4 Decades": DK Shivakumar On Bengaluru Water Crisis
Amid the acute water shortage in Bengaluru, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Monday the State had not witnessed such a severe drought in the past three-four decades, and the next two months are "very much
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Stop Using Drinking Water For These Activities In Bengaluru Or Pay Rs 5,000
Bengaluru has introduced a penalty for wasting drinking water as the city grapples with an acute shortage. The decision was taken by the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board in a bid to promote judicious use of water.
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"No Water To Drink, Wash Hands": Bengaluru Crisis May Force School Closure
Some Bengaluru schools may be forced to shut down temporarily due to the growing water shortage in the city; These schools say the lack of water means they can't protect children from the heat.
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As Bengaluru Suffers Worst-Ever Water Crisis, A Raging Political Blame Game
Bengaluru Water Crisis: As Bengaluru grapples with an unprecedented water crisis, the state government is exploring alternative solutions, including recycled and treated water from residents' associations.
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Water Supply Disruption In Parts Of Bengaluru For 24 Hours Starting Today
Water supply to parts of Bengaluru will be disrupted for 24 hours starting 6 am because city officials need to do "essential maintenance work" and install Unaccounted for Water (UfW) bulk flow meters.
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Karnataka BJP Chief's Sharp Attack On Siddaramaiah Over Bengaluru Water Crisis
Karnataka BJP president Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Monday hit out at the Congress government in the state, alleging failure to address "massive water shortage" in Bengaluru.
