Bengaluru Faces Severe Water Crisis, Authorities Fine Residents for Misuse
As the city grapples with a significant water shortage, local families are penalized for non-essential water usage, and traditional Holi celebrations are adapted.
- 22 Bengaluru families have been fined for using drinking water for non-essential activities amid a severe water shortage.
- Residents celebrated a dry Holi following government warnings against the use of excessive water during cultural events.
- The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has collected Rs 1.1 lakh in fines and emphasized the importance of conserving water.
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah highlighted that Bengaluru is facing a water shortage of about 500 million liters per day.
- Out of 14,000 borewells in Bengaluru, 6,900 have dried up, exacerbating the water crisis.
NDTV 