Greed destroyed this beautiful city !!!

They drained all the lakes and now don't know what to do. Bangalore had 1,600 lakes! People should do more rainwater harvesting and conserve water like crazy.

Bengaluru has been booming as an IT sector.More IT companies means more people migrating to the city,more infrastructure and more stress on water resources. Companies need to start work from home as an alternative solution. Work from Home means, working from your actual town and no mandatory visit to the office twice a week.

I'm from a place never witnessed water crisis. My employer forced me to migrate to BLR, Whitefield an yr back after mandatory WFO all 5 days. They aren't giving transfer too. This city is visibly over populated & govt not restricting in flow. Already paying heavy rent + maintenance, on top of it now I'm buying water 🤐 Mid 2000s I enjoyed BLR as a boon & now living here has become a curse!

As usual, govt trying to control prices instead of solving the actual problem. 🤦‍♂️

Fixing rates for water tankers doesn't resolve any water issue. Stop approving high rise apartments which don't have proper water supply. Every 4 months in a year this crisis will be common going forward.

The wake up call have been there for the last 10 years. Traffic, water and bad politics. Bangalore is a dead city of overpaid IT professionals

The entire story made me laugh. Rather than bringing in stringent regulations for the builders who build TechParks and High-rise buildings, the Govt. is trying to regulate the water prices! Shame on the system which killed off the lakes of Bangalore. And now they still turn a blind eye when the remaining ones are killed- one load of soil at a time!

Chief civic comissioner: It is easy for us to find out the spots where water is supplied to tankers and we will control the prices. Instead of finding a real solution, because its very difficult to revive the lakes.

Bengaluru is supposed to be forest garden not garden city It is supposed to be a tourist spot not IT Hub

Thanks the hindu for this kind of journalism

Work from office(from one big city) brings lots of stress on water usage in Bangalore, IT companies want to go to pre-covid situations. This stresses out city on traffic and water which has huge impact on environment and health of people.

Varthur has become a concrete jungle with so many high rise apartments by Prestige, Sobha, Brigade. Question is who is approving such projects , Prestige estate has encroached upon Varthur Lake ..have seen 2 new projects on each side of Varthur lake - Prestige Somerville and Prestige Tech Forest.. how did they get approval? Please highlight such greedy Builders in your news as well.

When citizens think Big Malls, Multiplex Theatres and Huge Gated communities is the real growth, then this will be the result. Whenever I go to the builders I question about water facilities in thier new projects. They get surprised and say u are one of the few to ask about water supply etc. Shows people lack basic commonsense of what is important. Unless we question , they wont answer.

Halt construction of buildings, the resources are limited 😢

All the ground water is pumped out into the drains when buildings are made. It is the primary reason for low water table. We need to recycle drain water

Thanks for the video. Actually I have a plan to buy the flat in Bangalore. Now I understood Spending 80 lakhs + interest = 1.5 crores is bad idea and not worthy in future also. There is no solution already capetown facing same solution. You cannot bring back the water resources this is climate change and urbanisation issue. Last week visited Bangalore for office purpose. Over population, urbanisation, waiting for water tankers🙏 My request to IT companies please give the WFH option to the possible teams at least in this way we can save Bangalore and our savings both ends.

Time to declare free water after free electricity and bus travel.

Horrible so-called IT city with Potholes, abysmal infrastructure, Illogically High Rents, Horrible Traffic 😢- now Water Shortage!!!! 😢 😮 God save Bangalore!! Ultimately all this will propel IT companies towards Hyderabad, Gurgaon, New Town (Kolkata), Noida, or Puna, all have better infrastructure than Bangalore currently, and sizeable IT ecosystems!! 😔

There is enough for need but not enough for greed

Actual problem. Over populating Bengaluru and setting up industries beyond the resource capacity. Banglore should be a case study how not develop a city.

Government should recognize and continue work done by Ananad Malligawad. Conserve lakes, stop borewell digging, plant more trees or stop deforestation, promote rain water harvesting. Cavery water reach out to more places so ground water will remain. Support remote work by companies and if no rain this year then we will face drought. Every citizen should support in this matter. 🙏

I am an ex Bangalorian for 10 years and now live in Sydney. Here it is mandatory for every new house being built to have rainwater harvesting tank. Size of tank is determined by the size of the roof. To get building approval, i had to use 5000ltr tank, which adds up the price of build significantly but it helps in long run. My point is strict control and regulations required in Bangalore.

Keep people numb with so called 'Nightlife' and 'shallow consumerism'.

Excellent effort from The team. Much needed awareness and focus on the root cause

And, yet they can't keep the only river clean.

One crucial aspect overlooked here is the transformation of Bangalore before 1990, when it was abundant in trees. The presence of trees played a significant role in conserving groundwater. However, today, the preference seems to be shifting towards air conditioning over trees. It's essential to recognize the implications of such choices on our environment and water resources.

It's time to put a stop to factories or other IT offices move to Bengaluru and have these factories be located in other parts of karnataka. This not only eases the congestion, water supply etc at Bengaluru but allows for even development of the state.

people from all across the nation are in pouring in Bangalore .. there is too much migration into Bangalore from across this nation

Here's how we can solve this for a sustainable life in Bengaluru: 1. Recover and replinish the lakes that are still remaining 2. Implement rain water harvesting 3. Implement sewage treatment 4. Recover the river. Stop pouring sewage directly into it 5. In the outskirts of Bengaluru build new reservoirs - pumping water to city isn't a huge cost now. We should have a network on reservoirs that store and supply sufficient water for Bengaluru and the outskirts. 6. Have a plan to retire usage of water tankers. Every house should have water connection and every house should get treated water - people are ready to pay. People are already paying a lot more. 7. In the new gated communities, enforce building up of ponds wherever possible 8. Deploy cloud seeding in the years/months of low rainfall. Just do it without deliberating too much whether it will be natural rainfall or cloud seeding rainfall. We need to look forward and plan. Spend money where it is needed to build a beautiful and liveable Bengaluru.

The interview of chief commissioner is symbolic of approach of authorities. Rather than trying to treat the disease, through rejuvenation of lakes and the river around Bengaluru, they are busy focused on treating the symptoms by controlling the prices of tankers.

Almost no soil is left to absorb rain water to increase ground water level, most of the area is cemented!

Hidden fact is, society does not have required only IT engineers,but well qualified civil engineers too, for better planning of waste water management, to serve basic necessities to people like housing, infrastructure, urban planning and all...

Varthur is being mentioned here as a place where water crisis is noticed, I personally have witnessed the Varthur Lake being dried up and filled with soil, which used to be filled with water pre covid. We should ask why this is happening?

Not only Bengaluru, every other city is facing this issue. Even Pune is reeling under severe water shortage.

the development has become a curse .. congratulations

I would like to describe banglore as a "California in the heart of Western sahara"which is completely surrounded by dry areas.

Its same problem every year. The people don't take action like, cleaning lakes, holding authority accountable nd doing their bit.. People should Boycott properties built on Lake bed or Just around the lake which will demotivate the builders in encroaching upon lakes in future... WE Indians never learn from our mistake. Everyone busy blaming each other... Bengaluru Alone Generate 100 MLD of sewage, which isn't treated, and😮 also it is diverted to lakes. Nd river sources, the same river which we worship in India 😢

An important IT city of India, so much tech has been evolved there and still evolving and yet it so hard to meet the basic meet necessity like water. We are so ignorant of our climate. Good gracias please wake up now.

When I was in Bengaluru, Chennai faced a water crisis. Now I am in Chennai and Bengaluru is facing a water crisis.. Hmmmm...

Shift the I T Companies to North India near to Ganga River Like Kanpur,Lucknow, Agra, Bareilly and other cities

Govt should halt all construction activities till the crisis settles, because they use too much water. I used to pay water tanker 500 now he Straight away charged 1100

And builders here ah e raised flat prices as skyrocketing , stooped the plan of buying flat in Bengaluru , the city doesn’t deserve that much of price

Rather than burdening citizens & suppliers with controls, let's see the government invest in innovative water conservation & distribution strategies for Bengaluru. Collaborative solutions are key to tackling the water crisis effectively!

You should also mention about the water tanker lobby who opposes the faster expansion of BBMP water plans.

What, money can't buy natural resources. I am surprised.

IT companies can Issue mandatory work from home for next 2 to 3 months , one of the solutions

Work from home culture should be introduced once again in IT sector so that lakhs of people may move out of Bangalore.

So called High-tech City failed in managing water.😢

These Cauvery delta farmers deserve subsidies and waivers. Not the rich ones from Punjab who have perennial rivers

Gotta give to dude talking about beautiful weather.!I am sure that Meme world would be thrilled to get a handle on this video!

I have a single question we don’t have water in borewells how come it is available who are running tankers

all indian cities are suffering with water shortage one way or the other!

BBMP allows operation to unauthorized commercial borewells in Residential areas . These agencies don't have license but daily tankers of water are emptied out. The residents complaints are not taken seriously and then residents themselves have to purchase from tankers of other areas. The System(Civic Bodies, Police and Judiciary) is completely insensitive to common people.

Last year we received very less rain, all were like oh the weather is so nice with no rain.

Excellent Reportage...

In the tapestry of time, Bangalore reached its zenith by 2012, yet the canvas was marred by irregular strokes of development over the years. Like leaves scattered by the wind, it leaves us wondering why the seeds of progress were not sown in cities like Mysore and Hubli, where fertile resources lay waiting to blossom into the next hubs of prosperity. Just as a river finds its course through the valleys, people and companies flowed towards Bangalore, enticed by the allure of quick returns. The garden of opportunity seemed to flourish, yet the roots of sustainable development were neglected. It's as if the architects of progress forgot the beauty that could have blossomed in other landscapes. Karnataka's potential is like a garden waiting to be cultivated; Mysore and Hubli, like unexplored petals, yearn to unfurl. The state government, akin to a wise gardener, has the power to plant the seeds of balanced growth. By nurturing these cities with strategic care, they can foster a garden of prosperity where the fruits of development are shared by many. Let's envision a future where each city becomes a vibrant bloom in the bouquet of progress. The focus shifts, not just on quick gains, but on cultivating a garden where the air is pure, the waters flow abundantly, and the pathways are free from the chaos of unchecked growth. Karnataka, like a guardian of nature, can sow the seeds of sustainable development, ensuring that future generations revel in the blossoms of basic amenities and civic harmony.

All great civilizations were born on the river banks. Our ancestors gave importance to water storage and irrigation system which is also one of the important infrastructure for the development of a town or city. We gave much significance to building roads and electrifying households and forgot water storage.

People, this should be the most important agenda for any upcoming election. Please add your voice here to get more attention to this topic. The situation is worse here in Bengaluru. We need your help!

Very informative

I belong to northern Bengaluru. I asked my father will BDA acquire our agricultural land, my father said don't worry they will not because they can create land sites as much they want, bring more people here, but where will they get water from. Sustainability is required for any kind of development.

Instead of worrying about this, Karanataka govt is more worried & concerned about, caste politics, religious politics, waqf board, handing out hard earned tax to christian missionaries, appeasement politics, supporting terrorists! Well done Karnataka for choosing such jokers!

This should be lesson to all Indians to save water...if we don't save trees, lakes and water resources, nobody can save us

Time for finding why is over now the question is needed is How will you address in long term?

Most advanced city of India.

It's time to leave Bangalore

Thank God we are in a state where there is abundance of water resources. Thanks to Krishna and Godavari rivers ❤

we should take this as warning for other cities. we need to think about our contribution towards sustainability of resources for our own future.

We are mostly focused on consumption and completely forgot about savings irrespective of water, land & trees. Time to be sensible and stand up for next generation.

Construction of buildings over lakes and now searching for water🤦🏻‍♂️

Ever considered the below options 1. rain water harvest 2. Having builders to invest in Recycling treated water 3. Reducing the factories that are heavily dependent on water or taxing them mainly like Pepsi and Coco-Cola 4. making sure forest are conserved and streets have plants to cool down the atmosphere and pump some moisture into the land 5. Find leaks in water ways and fixing them

Mass migration in city and many large it sectors and international offices are there. They need more water supply. 24 hours working = 24 hours water. Many employees are coming with family living in apartments , created more stress on water sources.

AP Government should consider this is the opportunity for the investment

Why? Bengaluru is a victim of uncontrolled mass migration from the rest of India. The next war within India is locals against non-locals on water.

But still the flat cost starts at 1CR 😅😂

I was working in Bangalore till 2007. The City had lots of trees and it was systematically chopped off to accomodate Flyovers and Skyscrapers. This actually buried the channels that carried water to the Lakes. Due to dumping of garbage, the lakes started shrinking and stinking too. The mega construction projects also lapped up lots of water. Without TREES and the space to allow water flow, Bangalore has become dry. Ahhh, my GARDEN CITY.........😢

Karnataka govt should stop all free schemes and focus all resources in solving the water crises on war footing. People are going to come to streets in protest if govt does not act promptly.

Let the companies announce work from home in late March after exams if possible.... Many will go to their home towns and atleast some people can live with peace.

It's very scary and required immediately initiatives to tackle this problem. Infrastructure being made should be build with sustainable mindset. Providing funding to related startups would also be a key step to avoid this crisis.

Work from home option is best

Geography animation is engaging

Residential areas being converted into concrete jungles. Too many PGs replacing independent houses.

I was in Bangalore and in a hotel I wanted to take a hot shower.. but there was no hot water.. I called the reception and asked the same.. he casually told me to let go 3 4 bucket of water to get hot water.. I think this was poor water management.. now imagine the entire hotel doing the same.. so much water of water…people do something about it as well…and fyi I took cold water shower that day.

This comment section is giving such a beautiful vibe as people are now realising the importance of natural resources and the most precious resource that is,water. Digging borewells wont solve the problem but conserving water, rainwater harvesting, recharging ground water table, strict restrictions on vicinity of river water bed and strict no lakes encroachment policy will solve this extremely severe problem. Every human being must understand that we need to realise our responsibility also to 'NOT WASTE WATER'. WATER IS LIFE AND WE SHOULD NOT WASTE IT.

Great job...... hat's off to the reporter

Hare Krishna

I used to walk in KrishnaRao Park ,via BWSSB to my school,with lot of flowers enroute. But I didn’t like Eucalyptus trees in KrishnaRao park ,it drains the water table, it’s a massive water gurgler.I am a Bangalorean,grew up in great times, wonderful climate, pleasant and friendly people, nowadays it took 3 hours to reach to my relatives place from Airport.

Land mafia occupied dried river bodies and build buildings with rapid corruption. Consequences for everyone. Karma time🙏

Population of Bengaluru DOUBLED in the last 20 years but the JCB parties that ruled Karnataka during the same period themselves sanctioned countless IT parks and apartment complexes, which themselves encroached on lakes! Blame the majority of voters who elected such crooks on the basis of religion and caste when smaller and more civic-conscious activists and local parties all warned about these issues more than a decade ago.

Blame is on us (the people) - All of us who are responsible for climate change and waste disposal practices

From where are the water tankers getting their water?

Hope Bengaluru finds a solution to this manmade crisis soon. Also hope Hyderabad city next door is able to avoid the water problems faced by its neighbour. And summer is quite hotter than Bengaluru!

Greed is destroying our country!

This is what happens when 1.5 Cr population staying in Single place. Government develop multiple smart cities instead of single city.

Why can't we develop horizontally instead of vertically

Now people know the value of Water...

They known this since Last 10 years. INSTEAD of focussing on water conservation , They live luxury lives.

At this stage, The most impact full way to solve this is Work from Home.. If IT companies send their employees to hometown to work from home, the full city population will go down drastically which will help reduce water consumption a lot. Government should order big companies to do so.

Absolutely correct no water rain water pits in residential flats.

Wfh option should be given for employees who can work outside Bangalore so that the pressure on the city can be reduced