In a recent post on Reddit, one user revealed the inconvenience residents are facing. Prestige Falcon City in BangaloreAccess to water is a pressing issue there. Users shared first-hand experiences about the dire conditions plaguing complexes and urged potential buyers and renters to be aware.
The post said that residents have been suffering from an unstable water supply for more than a month, often without any water during the day. When water trickles in at night, the water becomes cloudy and unsuitable for basic needs such as bathing. As a result, living conditions deteriorated to the point where they were deemed uninhabitable.
In response to the crisis, neighborhood associations recommended that people use wet wipes and disposable cutlery for washing and eating, as traditional methods are no longer practical. Due to the severity of the situation, many tenants were forced to vacate the premises, while others sought temporary housing elsewhere.
The post goes on to discuss how lack of access to clean water not only impacts personal hygiene, but also interferes with daily activities such as cooking. Water shortages have left cooking utensils unwashed, forcing residents to rely on ordering food from outside facilities, further exacerbating their plight. In a desperate effort to maintain some semblance of normalcy, some residents have turned to nearby gyms just to bathe, underscoring their level of frustration and despair.
Many people are still paying large mortgages, adding to the financial burden and making the situation even more unbearable.
The user's advice for anyone considering buying a home is clear. The plan is to stay away from apartments in Bangalore where people rely solely on water from tankers for food. Instead, we recommend choosing rental accommodation that offers a better quality of life and peace of mind during these uncertain times.
facing declining groundwater levels; Drought in Cauvery basinBengaluru is bracing for a severe water crisis this summer, with rising tanker costs forcing the government to intervene to regulate supply.
On March 2, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced that the state government would take control of all tankers supplying water from wells. The move is aimed at addressing water scarcity in 110 villages located in Bengaluru, especially on the outskirts and peripheries of the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) zone, and to ensure there is no water smuggling. .
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Date first uploaded: August 3, 2024 11:34 IST
