Overview

• Bengaluru is experiencing its worst drought in decades, leading to a severe water crisis that has prompted the government to declare drought in 223 out of 240 taluks.
• To combat the crisis, the government is supplying water through tankers, taking over private water tankers to control the water 'mafia', and filling drying lakes with treated water to replenish groundwater.
• Tech professionals, facing unsustainable living conditions due to the water shortage, are temporarily moving back to their hometowns or opting for permanent relocation.
• The city's reliance on borewells has been challenged as nearly half have dried up, exacerbating the water scarcity.
• Efforts to provide relief include prioritizing the supply of Cauvery river water, implementing innovative water supply projects, and extending registration for water tanker owners.