Bengaluru Water Crisis: All you need to know

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The water crisis in Bengaluru has affected not just the supply of drinking water but also had repercussions on irrigation. (PTI)

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According to reports, 6,997 out of 14,700 borewells have dried up in Bengaluru.

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The crisis expected to worsen during the summer months.(AFP)

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Officials have reported a 250 million litres per day (MLD) deficit

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The water level in the Cauvery River has significantly decreased due to insufficient rainfall in the region.

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According to The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB),

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the water crisis is more severe on the outskirts of the city. (AFP)

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