Bengaluru Water Crisis: There is an outcry over water in Bengaluru. Karnataka’s Deputy CM DK Shivakumar is also troubled by this water crisis problem. The borewell of his house has also dried up. DK himself gave this information. Shivakumar said on Tuesday that the government will solve the problem of water crisis in Bengaluru at any cost and ensure adequate water supply.
Speaking to the media, the Karnataka Deputy CM said that all areas of Bengaluru are facing water crisis and even the borewell at his house has dried up. Shivakumar said, ‘We are facing serious water crisis, but we will ensure any water supply in the city.’ The reason behind the Bengaluru water crisis is the lack of rain in the city.
Let us tell you that due to lack of rain, most of the borewells in Bengaluru have dried up. Water supply is not available in many areas. People are facing a lot of difficulties due to water shortage.
Private tankers charge Rs 600 to Rs 3000
Let us tell you that due to lack of rain, most of the borewells in Bengaluru have dried up. Water supply is not available in many areas. People are facing a lot of difficulties due to water shortage. Amidst the water crisis in Bengaluru, private tankers charge a lot of money from people for water. It is being told that private tankers charge Rs 600 to Rs 3000 for water.
Regarding the rising prices of private tankers amidst the water problem, Deputy CM Shivkumar said that some tankers are charging Rs 600 for water while some are charging up to Rs 3000. To fix the price, we have asked all water tankers to register with the authorities. Prices will be decided based on the distance covered by the tankers.
DK Shivkumar targeted the central government
At the same time, DK Shivkumar also targeted the central government. He accused the Center of stopping the Mekedatu Reservoir Project, which could have solved the water problem in Bengaluru. DK said that we had started the Mekedatu project to ensure that there is no water problem in Bengaluru. But the Center did not approve this project.