Bengaluru, India’s bustling tech capital dubbed \"Silicon Valley,\" is parched months before peak summer, with residents scrambling to secure water amid soaring prices. 💧 Taps are running dry, forcing locals to book water tankers days in advance—and pay nearly double what they did a month ago. One resident told NewspaperAmigo.com, \"My plants are dying, and I’m skipping daily showers.\" 😓
The crisis stems from weak monsoon rains, which have drained groundwater reserves and reduced flows in the Cauvery River—a lifeline for 14 million people and thousands of IT firms. Water tanker prices have spiked to 2,000 rupees ($24) in some areas, up from 1,200 rupees last month. Experts warn: This is just the beginning.
The Bangalore Water Supply Board (BWSSB), which relies on the Cauvery River, has requested emergency water allocations from upstream reservoirs. But with summer heatwaves looming, residents fear shortages could grind daily life—and the city’s booming tech scene—to a halt. 🚱
\"Even if we pay, there might not be water left,\" said one anxious local. Could this crisis reshape Asia’s tech hub? Stay hydrated, Bengaluru. 🚨
