BENGALURU WATER UPDATE
The worrying changes in India’s monsoon patterns have implications for everything from agriculture to health
Take Maharashtra, 80% of which is rainfed. In areas such as Vidarbha and Marathwada, the onset of monsoon is now late. After a small pickup in July, there is a break in rainfall in August, lasting up to three-four weeks during the fruit formation phase. The wet spell starts again in September and continues well into October, when it should be dry. This isn't limited to Maharashtra. Several critical areas considered the breadbasket of India—Bihar, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh—are witnessing the same pattern.
Budget 2024 HRA Exemption: Will Bengaluru, Hyderabad, other non-metro cities be included in 50% HRA tax exemption list?
Budget 2024 HRA Exemption: Many employers offer an HRA as part of their employees' compensation. If an employee receiving HRA is paying rent for their accommodation, they can claim a tax exemption on the HRA. Currently, a rented house in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai qualifies for a 50% exemption from HRA, while those located in other places come under the 40% bracket.
Bengaluru traffic update: Waterlogging in many areas after rains. Check roads to avoid
'Bengaluru rains' trended on social media with netizens sharing photos and videos. Traffic was slow due to waterlogging at Marathahalli. The IMD forecasted cloudy skies with rain and thundershowers, bringing relief from high temperatures, which netizens loved. IMD predicted widespread rainfall and thunderstorms in the region.
Bengaluru Airport faces water leakage amid heavy rainfall, disrupts operations of 17 flights
Heavy rain led to water leakage at Kempegowda International Airport's Terminal 2 in Bengaluru, causing inconvenience to passengers. Several flights, including domestic and international, were diverted due to the heavy rainfall. The airport authorities responded promptly to mitigate the impact and restore normal operations.
Here's how Bengaluru's water crisis has affected real estate sales as per Knight Frank report
Housing sales in Bengaluru have slightly decreased by 2% to 13,133 units compared to 13,390 units last year, mainly due to reduced sales in the affordable housing category. The office space demand in the IT city remained steady at 3.5 million square feet, according to a report by Knight Frank. Sales in the less than ₹50 lakh housing segment dropped by almost 65% to 70%, while sales in the ₹50 lakh-₹1 crore segment dipped by 7%. However, sales of houses in the more than ₹1 crore segment increased by almost 50%.
Many Bengaluru residents consider leaving city as water crisis hits daily life
Bengaluru faces a severe water crisis as groundwater sources deplete due to deficient rainfall. The city's infrastructure struggles to meet demand, highlighting the urgency for sustainable water management strategies.
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Not just Bengaluru. Many cities in India stare at summer water crisis as reservoir levels fall to 5-year lows
India's main reservoirs are at their lowest March levels in 5 years, raising concerns about water and power shortages this summer, with Bengaluru already experiencing supply cuts
Bengaluru weather: IMD forecasts some rain relief amid prolonged dry spell and water crisis
As Bengaluru grapples with a severe water crisis, IMD has forecast light rain this week. Skymet predicts sporadic showers offering temporary relief from the prolonged dry spell in its weather update
Bengaluru water crisis: Govt warns seizure of water tankers, fixed rates soon
Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar has warned water tanker operators of potential seizure if they don't register by March 7. Out of Bengaluru's 3,500 tankers, only 219 are registered. He stressed government control over water resources and directed BWSSB officials to supply water from areas with ample groundwater. A meeting has also been called for to fix a standard price for water tankers.
Mayank Agarwal shares update from hospital bed after serious health scare. Police probe on
Mayank Agarwal, Karnataka captain, hospitalized in Agartala after feeling uneasy, is now "out of danger". Mayank's condition deteriorated after consuming liquid during a flight. Karnataka team manager Ramesh requested a police investigation. Mayank has lodged an official police complaint alleging foul play. Mayank experienced oral irritation and swelling, leading to his admission.
Chennai Train Cancellations: Southern Railways cancels nine trains of December 8. Check list
Chennai Train Cancellations: The Southern Railway has cancelled nine trains for December 8 amid water logging in Chennai. It tweeted the list of cancelled trains to inform the passengers in advance so that they can make their plans accordingly.
Bengaluru rains: Heavy downpour leads to waterlogging. Traffic alerts issued
Bengaluru experienced its wettest November day since 2015. Many areas such as Banaswadi and Gunjur, were inundated, prompting the Bengaluru Traffic Police to advise alternate routes. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar visited the BBMP war room at midnight to assess the situation. Netizens turned to social media to voice their concerns. Traffic updates were regularly posted, alerting drivers to waterlogged areas and slow-moving traffic.
44 flights cancelled at Bengaluru airport due to statewide bandh; passengers face harrowing time
A statewide bandh in Karnataka, called by the Kannada Okkoota to oppose the release of water to Tamil Nadu, resulted in the cancellation of 44 flights at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport. The bandh received a good response in Bengaluru and other southern parts of the state, leading to disruption in normal life.
Karnataka bandh updates: What is open, what is closed?
Protests are taking place in Karnataka against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. The bandh call has led to the arrest of over 50 people, and the police have designated Freedom Park as the sanctioned location for protests in Bengaluru. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation buses are operational, but fewer people are using them due to the bandh. The government has assured that the buses will continue to run.
Bengaluru bandh: Who is protesting and why? What's closed and what's open
Bengaluru bandh: Various farmer bodies, Kannada organizations, and opposition parties have called for a shutdown or 'Bandh' in Bengaluru to protest against the order of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) to release 5000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu. Protests have been planned at several locations in the city, and political parties have extended their support. The Bengaluru Police has imposed Section 144 to maintain law and order, and transportation services such as buses and cabs will continue to operate as usual. Restaurants will remain closed, and schools and colleges have been declared a public holiday.
Chandrayaan-3 Updates: Moon mission is all set for Lunar Orbit Injection today
Chandrayaan-3 Updates: Today, in another crucial manoeuvre the spacecraft will be injected into Moon's orbit. The Lunar Orbit Injection (LOI) is set for around 7 pm on August 5, the Bengaluru-headquartered national space agency said on Friday.
Southwest monsoon has further advanced, says IMD; rainfall continues in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
The India Meteorological Department has issued a rainfall and thunderstorm warning over several states in South India for the next few hours. Tamil Nadu is experiencing moderate rainfall which has caused waterlogging, and some schools in the area have been closed due to the adverse conditions. Certain parts of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu are also reported to have experienced rainfall, with precipitation also expected in the coming days.
Bengaluru weather update: Heavy rain and hailstorm lash city
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today said 52 deaths have been reported so far due to pre-monsoon rains in the state
Kalaari MD Vani Kola bowled over by 'cute' AI-driven robots at Bengaluru airport
The googly-eyed robot that has a screen for its face resembles a standing kiosk.
First Bengaluru, now Gurugram: Tweeples compare tale of two cities
Cases of waterlogging have been reported from several parts of Gurugram which is reeling under heavy rains. Around 105 mm rainfall was recorded in Gurugram and Manesar on Thursday, which caused heavy waterlogging on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway.
Startup founders, VCs hit by Bengaluru floods bemoan city infrastructure
Mohan added that affected regions such as Bellandur and Whitefield will have to follow similar models like Electronic City, where municipalities are managed jointly by the government and corporations housed in the region.
Karnataka govt releases Rs 300 crore to manage flood situation in Bengaluru
The state government has decided to release Rs 600 crore to manage the rain and flood situation across the state. T0 restore damaged infrastructure like roads, electric poles, transformers, schools etc, Rs 300 crore has been kept for Bengaluru alone, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said.
India set to update 2030 climate targets under Paris Agreement
Some of these targets such as the 450GW of renewable energy and green hydrogen mission have been announced by the Prime Minister at international fora. Other interventions such as the decarbonization of railways are part of domestic policy announcements like the Budget speech.
Coronavirus surge in rural Karnataka triggers stigma, suicides
AR Vasavi - a social anthropologist - who is engaged with Punarchith, an organisation for alternative learning in Chamarajanagar, said this is the third incident (two in Chamarajanagar and one in Mysuru) of people ending their lives due to Covid-related stigma that has come to her notice.
E-commerce firms in a tizzy as Karnataka restricts shipping of non-essential goods
In some areas of the city, policemen interpreted the revised notification to mean that only delivery of food and grocery items were to be allowed
View: How urban primacy assumed importance in Sitharaman's Budget speech
Water for every household by 2024, as promised by the FM in her Budget, is attainable only if water is conserved, reused and priced appropriately.
Waste water finds no reuse, thanks to hazy guidelines
Residential apartments continue to face challenges in terms of hazy guidelines, lack of technical expertise and technological know-how.
Smart City Mantra: Invest in infrastructure and update the laws
Incentivise reduction of waste and smart management. Payment must be made not based on the number of truck rides and the distance but how clean the area is.
Bengaluru: Farmers' protest brings city life to a halt
North, northeast and central areas of Bengaluru witnessed one of their worst traffic nightmares on Thursday as thousands of farmers.
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