World Water Day: These Indian Cities May Face Water Shortages Soon | Alert

As we commemorate World Water Day with the theme 'leveraging water for peace,' Bengaluru faces a critical water shortage challenge. Cities across India are facing a critical water scarcity crisis, posing challenges for residents and policymakers alike. In Mumbai, escalating water demand and inadequate infrastructure worsen the situation, leading to frequent water cuts by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Jaipur's reliance on groundwater after the decline of Ramgarh Dam exacerbates aquifer depletion. Bathinda grapples with water scarcity due to agricultural overuse, while Lucknow faces imminent scarcity from excessive groundwater extraction. Chennai's dire water crisis in 2019 underscores its vulnerability despite significant rainfall. In Delhi, contamination of the Yamuna and groundwater depletion worsen seasonal water shortages, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable solutions.
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[Anton-tfiw]

Amazing, if you pile 1 or 2 crore people on a few thousand acres you get problems like water; who would have thought? 😀 Better make many small cities of half a lakh, widely spread out.

[barcodestudios]

Sometimes, I ponder whether humanity bears the responsibility for its own demise.