Bengaluru's Reservoirs Hold Enough Water for Four Months Despite Delayed Monsoon
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board says the city's combined KRS and Kabini reservoirs can meet demand for the next four months, even though the southwest monsoon is late.
Bengaluru's water authority, the BWSSB, reported that despite a delayed southwest monsoon, the combined capacity of the Krishna Raja Sagar and Kabini reservoirs will satisfy the city's water needs for the next four months, matching its average monthly demand of roughly 2.3 tmc. To anticipate longer-term challenges, the board instructed senior engineers to obtain a comprehensive groundwater assessment from the Indian Institute of Science, which is monitoring levels through observation wells.
The chief indicated that no serious depletion has been observed so far, but any future shortfall would require identifying new borewell locations. The agency also appealed to citizens to conserve treated water, reserving it for essential domestic uses and using borewell water for activities such as washing doorsteps or gardening. The Central Public Health and Environment Engineering Organisation sets the benchmark for Indian cities at 135 litres per capita per day, covering all basic household needs.
Why it matters
Ensuring sufficient water supply prevents shortages and informs residents about conservation during a delayed monsoon.
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