In Indian tech hub Bengaluru, water crisis gets political DW 04/30/2024
Briefly

Residents in Bengaluru are facing a water crisis as wells dry up due to groundwater depletion, forcing them to rely on costly water tankers. Tanker water prices have soared, prompting government intervention.
The Chief Minister of Karnataka revealed that Bengaluru is experiencing a daily water deficit of 500 million liters, highlighting the severity of the water scarcity issue in the city.
Elections in India, particularly in Bengaluru, have shifted focus to environmental concerns like water shortage, indicating a growing political significance of climate-related issues.
The competition between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress in Karnataka elections reflects the evolving political landscape concerning key issues such as the water crisis in Bengaluru.
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