Bengaluru’s water crisis escalates due to geographical challenges. Situated at a high elevation, pumping water becomes costly. Rainfall channels into the Cauvery and Dakshina Pinakini watersheds, impacting water allocation disputes. Exploitation of surface and groundwater worsens, affecting urban outskirts. Municipalization lag worsens service provision. Elections delay exacerbates the issue.
Nepal accident: 27 Indian tourists killed, 16 injured after bus falls into river
27 Indian tourists perish as bus plunges into Nepali river A tragic accident in Nepal led to the death of 27 Indian nationals, with 16