Sankey Tank evaporates steadily, leaving behind a parched basin
Water levels have plummeted by 5 to 6 feet, triggering anxieties
Avian habitats shrink and aquatic life struggles as lake dries up
The once bountiful Sankey lake, which has long served as a vital water source for Bengaluru’s residents, is now a mere shadow of its former self. Even amidst the scorching summer heat, concerns deepen as the body of water steadily evaporates, leaving behind a parched basin.
Day by day, Bengalureans grapple with soaring temperatures and worsening heatstroke incidents. Alongside this, the quality of drinking water deteriorates, exacerbating the strain on the city’s dwindling water resources. Lakes, the lifeblood of Bengaluru, are now succumbing to the relentless heat, with the Sankey lake bearing testament to this alarming trend. Water levels have plummeted by 5 to 6 feet, triggering heightened anxieties among the populace.
Also read: Bengaluru: ‘Citizens for Sankey’ to send its resolution on lake management to govt, BBMP
Constructed in 1882 by Colonel Richard Hiram Sankey to combat water scarcity during the 1874 drought, the Sankey Tank once quenched the thirst of Bengaluru’s northern denizens. However, over time, its significance waned, leading to its current plight. Once stable groundwater levels now teeter on the brink of depletion, revealing the lakebed in parts.
Rainwater from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Sadashivnagar, and neighboring locales once replenished Sankey lake. Yet, this time, as the city grapples with elusive monsoons, soaring temperatures hasten evaporation rates. Excessive groundwater extraction from surrounding urbanized areas exacerbates the crisis.
As avian habitats shrink and aquatic life struggles, the looming specter of a more acute water crisis looms large. Unless concerted action is taken to address these pressing concerns, the future holds further peril for Bengaluru’s water security.
Sankey Tank evaporates steadily, leaving behind a parched basin
Water levels have plummeted by 5 to 6 feet, triggering anxieties
Avian habitats shrink and aquatic life struggles as lake dries up
The once bountiful Sankey lake, which has long served as a vital water source for Bengaluru’s residents, is now a mere shadow of its former self. Even amidst the scorching summer heat, concerns deepen as the body of water steadily evaporates, leaving behind a parched basin.
Day by day, Bengalureans grapple with soaring temperatures and worsening heatstroke incidents. Alongside this, the quality of drinking water deteriorates, exacerbating the strain on the city’s dwindling water resources. Lakes, the lifeblood of Bengaluru, are now succumbing to the relentless heat, with the Sankey lake bearing testament to this alarming trend. Water levels have plummeted by 5 to 6 feet, triggering heightened anxieties among the populace.
Also read: Bengaluru: ‘Citizens for Sankey’ to send its resolution on lake management to govt, BBMP
Constructed in 1882 by Colonel Richard Hiram Sankey to combat water scarcity during the 1874 drought, the Sankey Tank once quenched the thirst of Bengaluru’s northern denizens. However, over time, its significance waned, leading to its current plight. Once stable groundwater levels now teeter on the brink of depletion, revealing the lakebed in parts.
Rainwater from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Sadashivnagar, and neighboring locales once replenished Sankey lake. Yet, this time, as the city grapples with elusive monsoons, soaring temperatures hasten evaporation rates. Excessive groundwater extraction from surrounding urbanized areas exacerbates the crisis.
As avian habitats shrink and aquatic life struggles, the looming specter of a more acute water crisis looms large. Unless concerted action is taken to address these pressing concerns, the future holds further peril for Bengaluru’s water security.
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