Water shortage, particularly in Bengaluru, has triggered a drinking water crisis, affecting millions and gaining global attention.
Below-normal monsoon rainfall in Karnataka, 18% below average, reduced water availability statewide have made it a huge problem
Rocky aquifers in South India, like Karnataka's, quickly deplete and recharge, exacerbating groundwater scarcity in prolonged dry spells which is also a major factor in shortage of water
Karnataka's aquifers have limited storage capacity, unlike those in North India, intensifying the water crisis
Bengaluru's rapid urbanization intensifies water crisis by escalating demand for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes.