People In Bengaluru Are Allegedly Using Disposable Cutlery And Wet Wipes Due To The Ongoing Water Crisis
According to the update, tenants of a luxury Bengaluru flat have been instructed to use wet wipes and throwaway dishes to conserve water.
With Karnataka suffering with an acute water scarcity for months as the Cauvery water conflict remains unresolved, Silicon City residents have been experiencing a severe water shortage.
This issue appeared to have escalated recently as a result of a viral post on X. According to the update, tenants of a luxury Bengaluru flat have been instructed to use wet wipes and throwaway dishes to conserve water.
People in Bengaluru are reportedly using disposable cutlery and wet wipes to save water
People are trying their best to save water in Bengaluru | Image: Pixabay
According to the individual, the governing body of Prestige Falcon City on Kanakapura Road made the decision in view of the city's serious water issue.
The user also mentioned the 'poor situation' in the city, prompting Bengaluru citizens to respond with severe replies. The person posted, "Prestige Falcon City residents are utilizing throwaway plates and cups. Wet tissues to clean their hands, face, and other areas! That's how awful things are at one of the apartments. "Imagine thousands more across Namma Bengaluru."
Residents of Prestige Falcon city are using disposable plates & cups.
¡ª ????????? ?? (@thindi_potha) March 4, 2024
Wet tissues to wash their hands & face & the other !
That's how bad the situation is at one of the apartments. Imagine 1000s more across #NammaBengaluru !
What are the authorities saying?
DK Shivakumar, Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, announced on Tuesday that the state government will seize control of borewells, private tankers, and irrigation wells to improve water distribution.
In response to the viral post, one person stated, "I reside there and can attest that this is not true. Hyped by WhatsApp groups and the irresponsible press."
I live there and vouch this is not true. Hyped by WhatsApp groups and irresponsible press
¡ª The Saffron Guru (@TheSaffronGuru) March 5, 2024
"He may have said that, but rest assured, we are still washing with water, not wet wipes," the individual added. A reportedly disgruntled person wrote, "Once The Garden City. This is due to excessive land grabbing, development, and the disappearance of lakes in Bengaluru over the last 20 years. Officials, governments, and all humanity bear responsibility for these natural tragedies."
Why is Bengaluru suddenly facing water crisis?
According to Deputy Chief Minister Sivakumar, almost 3,000 borewells in the city had dried up, including the one at his house. He added that the state is working around the clock to locate every area where water is available.
The city's water tanker prices skyrocketed due to acute scarcity and growing demand. Previously, a 5,000-litre water tanker cost Rs 500, but following the crisis, the price increased to Rs 2,000.
According to sources, over 4,000 private tankers operate throughout the city. Out of 14,000 borewells, around 7,000 have dried up, resulting in a 50% supply shortfall.
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