India’s Bengaluru is Fast Running Out of Water, and a Long, Scorching Summer Still Looms

by Sibi Arasu | Mar 17, 2024 | Urban Water Press & Media

India’s Bengaluru is Fast Running Out of Water, and a Long, Scorching Summer Still Looms Photo by Sanket Shah on Unsplash Bhavani Mani Muthuvel and her family of nine have around five 20-liter (5-gallon) buckets worth of water for the week for cooking, cleaning and...

Thirsty Bengaluru: Water scarcity amid rapid urbanisation and climate change

by Dipu Rai | Mar 14, 2024 | Urban Water Press & Media

Thirsty Bengaluru: Water scarcity amid rapid urbanisation and climate change Politicians downplay the crisis, but experts warn that Bengaluru is on the brink of disaster. It faces a water crisis with a twist: dry borewells, empty lakes in summer, and floods during the...

Bengaluru’s Water Crisis May Reflect an Even Larger One

by Rahul Jacob | Mar 14, 2024 | Urban Water Press & Media

Bengaluru’s Water Crisis May Reflect an Even Larger One Image by Rajesh Balouria from Pixabay. One of the most alarming articles ever written about the epic mismanagement of our major cities appeared this week. It was about Bengaluru’s water crisis. Written by...

A Possible Solution for Bengaluru’s Water Crisis

by Rashmi Kulranjan, Shashank Palur | Mar 13, 2024 | Urban Water Press & Media

A Possible Solution for Bengaluru’s Water Crisis Image by Rajesh Balouria from Pixabay. Rainwater harvesting could make a dent on the freshwater needs of the city, but it pales in comparison to wastewater As Bengaluru grows further outwards and faster than it can...

What Led to Bengaluru Water Crisis? Unchecked Concretisation Coupled with Lack of Political Will

by Sharan Poovanna | Mar 10, 2024 | Urban Water Press & Media

What Led to Bengaluru Water Crisis? Unchecked Concretisation Coupled with Lack of Political Will As Bengaluru grows further outwards and faster than it can cope, water supply is one of the first casualties. Attempting to piece together the puzzle – where Bengaluru’s...