I.T Hub Bengaluru Grapples With Water Crisis

Amidst the bustling streets and thriving IT companies of Bengaluru, a silent crisis is brewing. As summer approaches, the city of 10 million faces a dire shortage of piped water. In this YouTube package, we delve into the daily struggles of residents, who are forced to rely on costly private water tankers due to dried-up borewells and depleted groundwater levels. Through interviews with concerned citizens like Sujatha, a teacher from East Bengaluru, and Vibin, an MNC employee from North Bengaluru, we witness the toll this crisis takes on everyday life. With prices skyrocketing and promises of help from authorities going unfulfilled, the urgency of the situation becomes painfully clear. While the Karnataka government has earmarked funds and proposed solutions like deeper borewells and the construction of the Mekedatu dam, opposition from neighboring Tamil Nadu adds another layer of complexity. With tensions simmering between the two states, the fate of Bengaluru's water supply hangs in the balance. Join us as we explore the multifaceted challenges of the water crisis in Bengaluru and the efforts being made to secure a sustainable future for its residents.