Bengaluru water crisis: As groundwater levels plummet, BWSSB bans borewell drilling

Bengaluru’s BWSSB has banned borewell drilling due to the drastic fall in groundwater levels and an IISc red alert. Although Cauvery water will now supply areas, exceptions for government agencies will be verified. The board had previously granted permits due to lack of Cauvery water. Strict legal action awaits violators.

​Bengaluru’s BWSSB has banned borewell drilling due to the drastic fall in groundwater levels and an IISc red alert. Although Cauvery water will now supply areas, exceptions for government agencies will be verified. The board had previously granted permits due to lack of Cauvery water. Strict legal action awaits violators.