The issue of water scarcity in Bengaluru has hit industries as well

Water shortage impacting industries, raising concerns about potential closures

16,000 industries and over 12 lakh workers affected due to water scarcity

The issue of water scarcity has emerged in the capital city of Karnataka, Bengaluru, hitting industries as well. Residents are facing hardships due to the lack of drinking water, and this shortage has also impacted various industries, raising concerns about potential closures.

In Bengaluru, both residential areas and industrial zones are grappling with the water crisis. The Peenya Industrial Area, housing approximately 16,000 industries and employing over 12 lakh workers, is particularly affected. The depletion of borewells in this area has severely affected industrial operations.

To address the escalating water problem, authorities have reduced water supply to commercial and industrial sectors in favour of prioritizing domestic connections. This reduction, especially in the Peenya Industrial Area, poses a significant challenge to industries relying on water for their operations, potentially leading to closures.

Previously, industries in the Peenya Industrial Area had shifted their dependence from borewell water to the Cauvery River as a source of water due to contamination concerns. However, the current strain on the Cauvery water supply threatens the continuity of industrial activities in the area. Urgent government intervention is required to prevent the imminent closure of many industries in the Peenya Industrial Area.