The city of Bengaluru, after suffering massive water crisis last summer, has announced that wastage of drinking water now will draw a steep fine. There will be additional penalties for repeat offenders. On Monday, Bengaluru reported a maximum temperature of 32 degrees Celsius.Reports from IISc scientists warn of a potential water shortage in the coming months, the water board said in a communique from the city. The city requires nearly 1450 MLD (million litres per day) of water from the Cauvery, as well as an additional 700 mld from groundwater resources. It had faced a shortage of 300-500 million litres a day last summer after a year of failed monsoon and half of its 14,000 borewells went dry. The board said groundwater levels have already significantly declined with rising temperatures and a lack of recent rainfall. The water board has asked residents to report violations by contacting the call center number 1916. Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.
