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Bengaluru is facing its worst drought in 30-40 years, leading to an acute water shortage. Many taluks have been declared drought-affected. 6,900 out of 13,900 borewells in Bengaluru are defunct. The government has arranged tankers to supply water.
Unlike other major cities, Bengaluru is officially a hill station situated at an elevation of 3,000 feet from the sea level
Bengaluru Water Crisis, Bengaluru news: 'Wherever Cauvery river water has to be supplied, it is being done, but out of 13,900 odd borewells in Bengaluru, about 6,900 borewells have become defunct,' he said.
Amid criticism and protests against the government over allegations that Cauvery water was being released from Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dam to Tamil Nadu, he clarified that the discharge was meant for Bengaluru, and not for the neighbouring state
Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar clarifies water release from Krishnaraja Sagar dam is for Bengaluru's water. Protests allege water release to Tamil Nadu. BJP accuses Siddaramaiah administration of protecting DMK's interest amid drought and water crisis in the state.