Bengaluru water crisis hits industry! Employees skip work, opt for work from home in India’s Silicon Valley

Water crisis hits India’s Silicon Valley, employees refuse to come to work! The water crisis in Bengaluru has become a major concern due to rapid urbanization and population growth. The city, often referred to as the ‘Silicon Valley of India,’ is facing a severe water shortage, leading to taps running dry in certain areas just weeks before the general elections.
The tech hub, home to prominent IT companies like Infosys and Wipro, is witnessing the impact of the water crisis on daily life and business operations.
According to a PTI report, videos circulating on social media show residents of this bustling tech hub grappling with severe water shortages, highlighting the stark reality of their struggle for basic necessities. With water rationing measures in place and housing society advisories urging residents to use water sparingly, many are forced to queue for hours to secure essential water supplies. The situation has become so dire that some individuals are even skipping work to prioritize obtaining water.
The impact of the water shortage is evident in the tech industry, with employees opting to work from home due to the lack of water in offices. This has disrupted operations and necessitates a new setup to accommodate remote work.
Residents and industry experts emphasize the urgent need for both short-term and long-term solutions, including mandatory water harvesting and groundwater recharging, to address the crisis.
Local residents and industry representatives attribute the water scarcity to rapid urbanization, inadequate planning, unequal distribution, poor water management, and negligence by local authorities. Many residents are facing stringent water restrictions, with some areas only receiving water for half of the day, compared to full-day supply in the past.
Murugavel Janakiraman, the Founder and CEO of a company, suggests that addressing the crisis requires reducing water consumption, recycling, rejuvenating water bodies, and government support in water management.
Residents highlight the severity of the crisis with increased prices of water tankers and the shift towards malls for daily necessities.
The government has taken steps to restore groundwater levels by injecting purified water into drying lakes and implementing advanced technologies for water filtration and supply.
Efforts to combat the water crisis include the construction of water plants with modern technology and filter borewells near restored lake beds by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB).