Silicon Valley is now facing a water crisis after trampling the environment

 Bengaluru, known as the ‘Silicon Valley’ of India, has been facing a severe water crisis for many days . Borewells have dried up in many areas of the city. People have become dependent on water tankers for their daily needs. The Karnataka water crisis has hit every living being, affecting more than 7,000 villages, 1,100 wards, and 220 talukas so far. The state witnessed low rainfall for several consecutive years. Of the 10,955 borewells dug by the BBMP, 1,214 have completely dried up. In 3,700 others, water levels have fallen.

 This city, which is famous all over the country for its wonderful weather, accepts everyone and also works to provide them with jobs. There are many reasons why the state is facing a water crisis today.Less rainfall and a lack of water reserves:

The city has received inadequate rainfall in the last few monsoon years, due to which the city’s primary source of water supply remains concentrated on the Kaveri River. Rivers were most affected, and the level of drinking and agricultural water continued to decline.

 

Overexploitation of groundwater sources:

The explosive growth of Bengaluru is resulting in a city filled with new people every day.

Residents depend on borewells for water supply. However, due to falling rainfall and excessive nature exploitation, the groundwater level is falling rapidly, causing many borewells to dry up.

 

Unplanned Infrastructure:

The city’s infrastructure, including water supply systems and sewage networks, which, if unplanned, sometimes lead to flooding due to excessive rainfall, has not kept pace with the city’s rapid growth. This inadequacy increases the challenges of properly distributing water to meet the demands of a growing population.

Industrialists or political parties, for their own benefit, forget environmental protection. A study conducted by the Environmental Management and Policy Research Institute (EMPRI) states that around 85% of Bengaluru’s water bodies are polluted by industrial waste, sewage, and solid waste dumping.

Legal and political differences

The dispute over water sharing between Karnataka and neighbouring states has been going on for years, especially with regard to rivers like Kaveri, where the lives of common people are at the greatest risk.

 

 

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