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Chairman V Ram Prasath Manohar said the board is prepared to tackle any water crisis this summer. Last year, several parts of Bengaluru were severely affected by water scarcity.

BWSSB to install 'mini water tanks' in Bengaluru neighbourhoods; mandatory field duty for engineers to prevent 2025-like crisis

February 13, 2026 11:16 am

Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board chairman Manohar issued strict instructions for filling these tanks, emphasising that priority must be given to BWSSB’s own tankers and the ‘Sanchari Cauvery’ mobile tankers.

BJP vs BJP: MLA stops UP minister’s convoy, both face off over 'pending' works

January 31, 2026 9:29 am

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav alleges the minister was held 'hostage' by the MLA of his own party

10% water cut in island city, eastern suburbs from Jan 27 for 11 days

January 23, 2026 9:17 pm

BMC says supply will be affected due to maintenance work at Pise dam; nearly half of city’s population to be affected

Water cut in parts of Mumbai, Thane city

January 22, 2026 9:58 pm

Water cuts will be implemented in parts of S ward (Bhandup), and T ward (Mulund) pockets of the city alongside a small area in Thane.

Mumbai Water Disruption, picture shows water running from tap

Check your area: These five Mumbai wards may face water disruption from January 20 to 22

January 18, 2026 4:22 pm

BMC to carry out maintenance work on the Vaitarna water pipeline, affecting supply in multiple areas.

Water crisis deepens across Iran as Tehran's taps run dry- All you need to know

December 02, 2025 9:56 am

The stakes in Iran are high for the clerical rulers as the water scarcity in 2021 triggered violent protests across the southern Khuzestan province.

This capital city could be the first in the world to run out of water. Here’s why

July 22, 2025 5:57 am

Mercy Corps says up to 80 per cent of Kabul’s groundwater is polluted due to sewage and waste. Residents report frequent sickness from using water, even for brushing their teeth.