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Even before #Bengaluru's water crises sprialled out of control, we took up this topic on The Urban Agenda . We were assured by Ram Prasath Manohar Vice Chairman of the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, that the worst is over and severa steps are underway to ensure, no part of the city will face any water shortage this summer. A promise that's bombed, way before peak summer. Here are some basic facts which make water a continuous challenge for this rapidly growing, land locked, IT Capital of the country. # The city urgently faces a shortfall of 1680 mega litres per day. # 1214 borewells have dried up, while 3700 face a severe drop in water levels. # Bengaluru's chief source of water is rainwater and the Cauvery river, which is 90 kilometers away. Pumping water from Cauvery is a hugely energy. guzzling, and expensive daily excercise. The other two rivers in the region Tungabhadra and Krishna are too too far. # The city has lost 60 lakes since 1965 to unplanned urbanisation. # There's been a rise of 1.5 degrees in Bengaluru's temperature in the last few decades. Sobering facts. The current endeavours of the state government - ₹8 crore allocation for additonal borewells, the Cauvery phase 5 project, 13 sewage treatment plants to treat 100 MN Litres/day of sewage water, may just about tide over a crisis in the very near term, but are simply not enough for long term water security of Bengaluru. Perhaps the dialogue we truly need to have is, how much should a city be allowed to even grow? Not to the level that living there becomes a daily struggle? This is on top of the unmanageable traffic in #karnataka 's capital NDTV #TheUrbanAgenda by India Sotheby's International Realty #water #cityplanning #sustainabledevelopment https://lnkd.in/gJ7hufuT

Did you know that one man’s mission to revive Chennai’s groundwater levels has transformed an entire community? In the 90s, Sekhar Raghavan from IIT Madras noticed wells drying up and turned to ancient water management techniques like recharge wells and pond systems. These time-tested methods have been instrumental in replenishing Chennai’s aquifers and restoring its rainwater harvesting system. Swipe through to see how his dedication has reconnected the city with its sustainable water roots, inspiring lasting change. >> #RainwaterHarvesting #SustainableLiving #ChennaiWaterConservation #GroundwaterRevival #InspiringChange #Environment[Rainwater Harvesting, Chennai Water Conservation, Sustainable Living, Sekhar Raghavan , IIT Madras]

Bangalore water crises. An eye opener for other cities. Bengaluru's water crisis is not a resource scarcity. It is a combination of bad water management, water-illiterate residents, contaminated supplies, leaky distribution networks and extensive urbanisation. The city has grown horizontally and vertically. In 1961, Bengaluru had 262 lakes. Today, it has 81. Unplanned urbanisation has also altered the local ecology, hydrology and environment. Many of these problems beset other cities as well. A 2021 WWF report warned that 30 Indian cities will face grave water risk. The solution lies in 3 RRR. Reduce, Reuse & Recycle Opportunity for Companies which is into Waste water management & Recycling.

The water crisis facing the ‘Silicon Valley’ of India is a precursor to what awaits us at a national, international and civilizational scale if we do not mend our ways soon enough. How did the technology centre of India land in this grave crisis? Was it foreseeable? Or was it an unexpected surprise that knocked the city’s door? What caused this - nature or humans? Who was responsible - the common masses or the administrative bodies or both? Read this short piece to find answers to these pressing questions and more.

🚨 Bengaluru Water Crisis: A Ticking Time Bomb 💧 🔍 In a poignant analysis, Dr. Subramanya Kusnur, Founder Chairman & CEO at AquaKraft Group Ventures, unveils the harsh reality of Bengaluru's water crisis. The city stands on the brink of disaster, its unchecked growth and unsustainable practices pushing it towards a catastrophic future. 📉 Unsustainable Growth, Unchecked Consumption: #Bengaluru faces imminent peril as its population skyrockets without a corresponding increase in water resources. Rapid urbanization, coupled with neglect of natural water sources, has led to a perilous dependency on groundwater. 🏙️ From Tanks to Pipelines: The Lost Heritage: Once boasting a network of tanks and reservoirs, Bengaluru's water supply system has shifted to pipelines from distant sources. The neglect of traditional water bodies has severed vital connections, exacerbating the crisis. 🌧️ Rainwater Harvesting: A Neglected Solution: Despite regulations mandating rainwater harvesting, implementation remains lackluster. With climate change altering rainfall patterns, the need for sustainable water management has never been more pressing. 🔄 Recycle, Reuse, Rejuvenate: #Bengaluru must unite in a concerted effort to recycle and reuse water resources. Without collective action, the city's health, wealth, and well-being hang in the balance. Let's heed the warning signs and take decisive action to avert catastrophe. The time to act is now. 💦 #watercrisis #sustainability #urbanization #climatechange 🌍 AquaKraft Ventures Dr.Subramanya Kusnur Ramveer Tanwar (PondMan) Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) Indra Waters RiverRecycle Waters Corporation World Water-Tech Somesh Menon Ruchika Kumar Kuhu K Shweta Singh Shrishti Rao Sonal Dutta Arya Ameshi Ayush Kumar Patel Nancy Johri https://lnkd.in/gW-pJgMJ

An estimated 2632 million liters per day (MLD) of water is needed for the city’s use. Water supply from Cauvery after losses stands at 1460 MLD, and a massive estimated 1392 MLD comes from the underground aquifers. These statistics in particular are troubling since the recharge rate is significantly lower than the existing rates of extraction. The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewage Board had taken trouble to pass a regulation making rainwater harvesting compulsory for houses having an area of 1200 square feet or more to reduce the stress on groundwater. The culmination of an unfortunate mix of administrative and execution mismanagement, reduction in open areas serving as percolation sites, relentless exploitation without compensatory efforts for recharge, dumping of untreated sewage into freshwater reservoirs, and a lack of collective effort for recycle and reuse have resulted in a grave crisis posing threat to health, wealth and well-being.  #watersecurity #climate #sustainability #water

Bengaluru's water crisis demands urgent action! Let's unite to conserve, recycle, and safeguard our precious water resources.💧🌍 #watercrisis #sustainability #sustainablefuture

Delhi will turn into a barren desert if apathy towards deforestation continues: Delhi High Court | https://lnkd.in/dPa67KkH This is the latest headline for Delhi raised by the Delhi High Court. It’s unfortunate that instead of people realising this, the court has to intervene. However, this is true not only for Delhi, but also for other cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune - and in fact every Indian city brimming with rapid construction. In the name of development all major cities are now inundated with unplanned haphazard concrete jungles. Every single open space of land now has buildings on it and greenery is being decimated left, right and centre. We will be leaving our next generation behind with property, money, technology along increased temperatures and global warming, scarce natural resources and complete lack of drinking water. I am wondering how many times more will the courts have to intervene for this sheer apathy and what will it take to co- create forests instead of concrete jungles?

"Flowing Forward: Navigating Bangalore's Water Crisis with Vision and Vigor" Greetings, Readers      Bangalore, India's Silicon Valley, is dealing with a serious crisis: heat waves brought on by climate change are making water scarcity worse. The city's water supplies are nearly exhausted due to the combination of its rapidly growing population and unpredictable rainfall patterns. Recent research shows that Bangalore's groundwater levels have dropped at frightening rates, and more than 60% of the city's lakes are either poisoned or encroached upon. But opportunity also exists in the middle of this adversity. Prospective paths for sustainable water management include creative methods like rainwater collection, decentralized wastewater treatment facilities, and lake rejuvenation. Water use may also be optimized across sectors by utilizing technology through effective irrigation methods and smart water meters. But infrastructure is only one aspect of the solution to water scarcity. It requires a paradigm shift in the way society views fair distribution and water conservation. In order to achieve this, community-led projects, educational campaigns, and legislative measures that support water stewardship are essential. Coordinated action is necessary as Bangalore struggles with the threat of heat waves brought on by climate change. Let's get together to protect this most valuable resource and make sure future generations can live sustainably. By Dr. Yogita K S Department of Economics Jain University Bengaluru, J.P.Nagar.

Water crisis in Bangalore is a multifaceted issue arising from urbanization, weak monsoons, mismanagement of lakes and inadequate policies. The city swings between relying on the Cauvery River and water tankers, but the situation remains precarious. The southwest monsoon rains have been insufficient to replenish depleted groundwater and the Cauvery River basin reservoirs. This shortfall affects the city’s primary water source, leading to scarcity. Urban growth in Bangalore has led to the concretization of natural landscapes that once absorbed rainwater. This reduces groundwater recharge and increases surface runoff, resulting in less water percolation. Residents now heavily rely on borewells to supplement the water supply. Opportunities - Greywater Recycling: Local recycling of greywater (from household use) can significantly reduce the load on the public sewage system. By reusing treated wastewater, the city can conserve freshwater and alleviate the strain on existing water sources. Multi-Benefit Approach: Reusing wastewater not only addresses water scarcity but also contributes to environmental sustainability and resilience against future crises.