Bengaluru Activates Summer Water Shield; 65 Wards Flagged After IISc Groundwater Warning
Bengaluru: With summer approaching and groundwater concerns looming, the Karnataka government has moved into preventive mode to avoid any water crisis across Bengaluru city and newly added Greater Bengaluru Area (GBA) wards.
Urban Development Department Additional Chief Secretary Tushar Giri Nath directed the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) to implement immediate precautionary measures to ensure uninterrupted supply during peak summer months.
At a review meeting held at the BWSSB headquarters, Girinath stressed that no part of the city should face water shortages and ordered strict, time-bound action.
IISc Report Flags Risk
Citing a report from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), officials noted the possibility of groundwater depletion in several peripheral zones. Warning that the situation could worsen if not addressed early, Giri Nath instructed officers to act before stress levels escalate.
65 Wards Divided into 5 Monitoring Zones
As part of the preparedness plan, 65 wards identified as vulnerable to groundwater decline have been divided into five GBA zones. Dedicated engineers will be assigned to each ward and instructed to work on the ground rather than from offices to ensure real-time monitoring.
100% Functioning of RO Plants & Faster New Connections
Authorities were directed to fast-track new water connections ahead of peak summer demand and ensure that all Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants across the city function at full capacity. Immediate repairs and close supervision were ordered.
Tech Push: IoT Monitoring for Borewells
The government also reviewed precautionary steps such as installing IoT-based monitoring systems for mini tanks and borewells. The initiative received appreciation for integrating technology into water management.
BWSSB Assures Full Preparedness
Speaking after the meeting, BWSSB Chairman Dr. Ram Prasath Manohar said the board is treating the IISc report with seriousness and implementing comprehensive summer management measures. He assured citizens that BWSSB is fully prepared to prevent water distress in the coming months.
Senior engineers and officials from all zones were present at the review meeting.
ಇದನ್ನೂ ಓದಿ: IISc ಎಚ್ಚರಿಕೆ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆ 65 ವಾರ್ಡ್ಗಳಿಗೆ ವಿಶೇಷ ನೀರಿನ ಮೇಲ್ವಿಚಾರಣೆ; ಬೇಸಿಗೆಗೂ ಮುನ್ನ ಜಲಮಂಡಳಿ ಸಜ್ಜು
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