BENGALURU
Residents of Chamundinagar are facing a severe and ongoing drinking water crisis, with the situation worsening despite regular billing by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board.
The area has been grappling with water scarcity throughout the year, with no consistent supply of Cauvery water. Despite this, residents continue to receive water bills, adding to their frustration.
For over 3,000 households in the locality, access to water has become a daily struggle. The supply, when it does arrive, is limited to just one hour a day-far from sufficient for basic needs. Residents say this short duration does not meet the demands of cooking, cleaning, washing clothes, and other daily activities.
The situation becomes even more difficult as people are forced to stay awake late into the night, waiting for water supply that often comes at odd hours, including midnight. Many households have adjusted their routines, losing sleep just to collect water.
In the absence of reliable supply, residents are left with no choice but to depend on tanker water. The community has been collectively purchasing water, with each area arranging for around three tanker loads every week. This has added a financial burden, as families are forced to spend extra money just to meet their basic needs.
The lack of water has also forced people to travel long distances in search of usable water for daily chores. From washing utensils to cleaning clothes, every activity has become a challenge due to the shortage.
Residents say the double burden of paying for tanker water while still receiving regular BWSSB bills has left them exhausted. The ongoing crisis has turned water into a daily concern, with no immediate relief in sight.