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In a recent post on Reddit, a user shed light on the inconvenience faced by residents of Prestige Falcon City in Bengaluru, where the availability of water has become a pressing issue. The user shared their firsthand experience of the dire situation plaguing the complex, urging caution to potential buyers or renters.
In response to the crisis, the residents’ association has advised the use of wet wipes and disposable cutlery for washing and eating, as traditional methods have become impractical. The severity of the situation has prompted many tenants to vacate their premises, while others have sought temporary accommodations elsewhere.
The post goes on about how lack of access to clean water has not only impacted personal hygiene but has also hindered everyday activities such as cooking. With utensils left uncleaned due to the water shortage, residents have been forced to rely on ordering food from outside establishments, further exacerbating their plight. In a desperate attempt to maintain some semblance of normalcy, some residents have resorted to visiting nearby gyms solely for the purpose of bathing, underscoring the extent of their frustration and desperation.
The financial burden adds insult to injury, as many are still paying off substantial housing loans, making the situation even more unbearable.
The user’s advice to potential homebuyers is clear: steer clear of flats in Bengaluru that rely solely on tanker water for sustenance. Instead, opt for a rented accommodation offers a better quality of life and peace of mind amidst such uncertainties.
Faced with depleting groundwater levels and a drought in the Cauvery basin, Bengaluru is bracing for a severe water crisis this summer, pushing up tanker costs and forcing the government to step in to regulate supply.
On March 2, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced the state government would take control of all tankers distributing water sourced from borewells. The move is aimed at addressing water scarcity in Bengaluru, particularly in the 110 villages located on the outskirts and periphery of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) zones, and ensuring that there is no water trafficking.
