Saturday, 22 March 2014

Water crises in Bangalore

Water crises in Bangalore

Water scarcity will be more in Bangalore soon. Ground water level is drastically started going down.


Following are the main reasons:

1. Number of lakes is disappearing in the city

2. There is no proper government regulation to conserve underground water which is natural

resource. Usage of bore wells is increasing.

3. Total surface area which can absorb the water is shrinking due to the construction activity.

Some of the methods to arrest water scarcity in Bangalore:

1. Existing water resources to be maintained.

2. Rejuvenation of dry lakes inside the Bangalore city area.

3. Government to monitor water harvesting and make water harvesting compulsory.

4. More greenery to be maintained by planting more trees. Comprehensive plan to be worked out.

5. More artificial lakes at outs court of Bangalore.

6. Educate the younger generation (schools & colleges) about the importance of water

   preservative techniques.

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