Looming water crisis in Bengaluru hits upcoming IPL 2024 matches

Residents demand relocating the matches to other states

IPL match consumes millions of litres of water exacerbating water crisis

The looming water crisis in Bengaluru has sparked concerns about its potential impact on the upcoming IPL 2024 matches slated to take place in the city. Residents are raising questions and urging authorities to contemplate relocating the matches to other states due to the severe water scarcity gripping Bengaluru.

In response to this growing concern, Bengaluru residents have taken to social media platforms like Twitter to initiate an online campaign, calling for the cancellation of IPL matches in the city. Key figures such as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara have been tagged in posts related to the campaign, urging them to take swift action on the matter.

Furthermore, residents are considering taking legal action by potentially filing a Public Interest Petition in the Karnataka High Court to address the issue. The urgency of the situation is underscored by the fact that each IPL match consumes millions of litres of water, exacerbating the already dire water crisis in the city.

The precedent set by the 2016 drought, which led to the relocation of matches from Maharashtra, serves as a reminder that similar measures may be necessary in Bengaluru. With the IPL set to commence on March 22 and the first match scheduled for March 29 in Bengaluru, time is of the essence. Moreover, with more than nine matches planned in the city this season, urgent action is imperative to mitigate the strain on Bengaluru’s water resources.