In Karnataka, a series of protests and governmental actions underscore the severity of the water crisis affecting the region. Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) Chairman, Dr. V. Ram Prasat Manohar, highlighted the city's demand, noting Bengaluru's population of 1.4 crore requires 150 liters per capita per day. Amidst this backdrop, farmer associations in Mandya protested against the state government's decision to release water from the Krishna Raja Sagara dam. Similarly, BJP workers demonstrated over the release of water to Tamil Nadu. The crisis has led to significant disruptions, including the impact on rail traffic as farmers demand broader governmental action. Karnataka's Deputy CM, DK Shivakumar, addressed the crisis by mentioning that out of 16,000 borewells, 7,000 have ceased functioning. He also emphasized the government's efforts to manage the situation and declared that Cauvery water would not be released to Tamil Nadu, stating he has "Not Seen Such Drought In 3-4 Decades".
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Bengaluru | Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar says "7,000 borewells from the 16,000 borewells have stopped functioning. We are trying all possible ways to provide water to people, BWSSB, BBMP, and nodal officers are looking after all this matter... There will be a board to see… https://t.co/gz9qrB0RGe
#FarmersProtest | Rail traffic disrupted across states, central govt should not limit struggle to Punjab, Haryana: Farmers https://t.co/nWtJWbRz76
#WATCH | Karnataka: BJP workers hold protest in Mandya, over Karnataka Government releasing water to Tamil Nadu amid water crisis. https://t.co/s404gcwOWS
VIDEO | Farmer associations stage a protest in Karnataka's Mandya against state govt over releasing water from Krishna Raja Sagara dam. https://t.co/SdzUbErKD7
#WATCH | Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) Chairman Dr. V. Ram Prasat Manohar says, "...In Bengaluru, we have one crore 40 lakhs population. For the one crore 40 lakhs population at the rate of per capita consumption per person, we need 150 liters per consumption… https://t.co/Z2v5xGv0Ue