Bengaluru Water Crisis: Residents Flock To Malls For Restroom Relief

Amid a severe water crisis in Bengaluru, it has been claimed by a resident that individuals have resorted to utilizing washrooms in nearby malls and gyms for their needs.

The individual, identifying as a resident in a flat within Prestige Falcon City, asserted in a post on the social media platform Reddit that they have not been receiving a regular round-the-clock water supply for a month.

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Bengaluru Water Crisis: Residents Seek Alternatives Amidst Supply Shortage

The post highlighted that most tenants have vacated, while others have sought temporary accommodation due to the situation. The stench of unflushed human waste in toilet bowls has become noticeable from a distance, according to the resident. Additionally, it was noted that a line of residents can often be seen heading towards the nearby Forum Mall to address their sanitation needs.

Furthermore, the resident mentioned that some individuals are resorting to visiting gyms equipped with a change of clothes and a towel to bathe before returning. In a cautionary note, the resident urged against purchasing flats reliant on tanker water in the city.

Bengaluru Grapples with Severe Water Shortage

One of its worst water shortages in recent years is being faced by Bengaluru, with Bengaluru city and Bengaluru rural district being notified as drought-hit districts. An order has been issued by the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) on Friday, imposing a ban on using drinking water for activities such as washing vehicles, gardening, construction, and entertainment purposes like water fountains.

A fine of ₹5,000 will be attracted for violation of the order. The order states, "Anyone found violating the above order will be fined Rs.5,000. For subsequent violations, Rs.500 will be added to the fine on a per-day basis to the principal fine of Rs.5,000." Meanwhile, amidst the water crisis, allegations are being made that vested interests are charging exorbitant rates for supplying tankers laden with water.