Heatwave conditions likely to hit parts of Karnataka, says Chief Minister’s Office

Notably, the 110 newly-added villages in the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike are also being provided borewell water by the civic body.

“The Cauvery fifth phase project is nearing completion which will solve the problem of drinking water,” the CMO said in a statement.

In 20 urban areas of eight districts, drinking water is being supplied through tankers in 96 wards and private borewells in 29 wards. The water problem had not aggravated till January. “Even now the problem is under control and 7,340 rented borewells have been identified (to provide water supply in times of need). It was suggested to identify and estimate the villages where problems may arise,” according to the CMO.

The government has identified 7,408 villages where water shortage could cause problems in the summer months. Agreements have been made with private borewell owners in these regions to ensure supply of potable water. Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda informed in the meeting that 675 villages of the state are already facing problems and water is being sourced from 500 rented borewells.

In the Tungabhadra dam, there is a shortage of drinking water supply which is not there in places which are dependent on dams such as the KRS or Alamatti for drinking water supply. “It is estimated that people who depend on drinking water from the Tungabhadra river will face water problems. Monsoon is expected to start on time. However, it is considered a risk period till the end of June,” the CMO said.

Tungabhadra currently holds 1.78 TMC of water which has to be maintained till the end of June.

Meanwhile, there was no problem with drinking water supply in Narayanpur, Alamatti, Malaprabha, Ghataprabha and Cauvery valley.