From tech city to tanker city: Inside Bengaluru’s deepening water crisis

Bengaluru’s water crisis deepens as residents rely on state-run tankers, a temporary fix for a failing system. Decades of neglect have decimated ancient lake networks, leaving the city dependent on costly, unreliable water sources. This reliance on tankers, while offering immediate relief, masks a critical need for long-term solutions to prevent a future water emergency.