Amidst Bengaluru's pressing water scarcity, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has enforced strict regulations for Holi celebrations slated for March 25. In light of the crisis, authorities have taken further steps to address the situation by arranging for a treated water supply to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in the city for the upcoming IPL 2024 cricket matches.














The dire situation has forced residents of the 'Silicon Valley' of India to adapt, with many relocating, working remotely, relying on disposable dishware, and using mall facilities for basic needs such as restroom facilities.














Bengaluru Water Crisis


- In light of the continuing water scarcity in Bengaluru, BWSSB has implemented regulations for Holi festivities scheduled in the city on March 25.


- The BWSSB stated that Holi is a festival that celebrates Hindu culture. While there's no objection to observing it at home and performing rituals, arranging entertainment such as rain dances and pool parties for commercial purposes is discouraged at this juncture.


- BWSSB has advised commercial and recreational establishments against utilising water from the Cauvery or borewells for pool parties or rain dances in celebration of the festival of colors.


- In the wake of water crisis, authorities have also decided to provide treated water to M Chinnaswamy Stadium in the city for upcoming IPL 2024 cricket matches.

- Three matches are currently scheduled to be held at the stadium, on March 25, 29, and April 2.


- On Bengaluru water crisis, Karnataka Minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge said, "There is a contingency plan. Deputy CM has made it. For whatever water crisis is there in the outskirts -  stopping tanker mafia, the minimum price per tanker and GIS-based trips are being managed. We are on top of things."


-  Earlier, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the tech city is facing a shortage of about 500 million litres of water per day (MLD) against the requirement of 2,600 MLD on Monday.


- According to the CM, 1,470 MLD water comes from Cauvery river while 650 MLD is sourced from borewells.


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