Bengaluru residents demand WFH amid water crisis
BENGALURU, INDIA — Bengaluru, often referred to as the Silicon Valley of India, is grappling with a severe water crisis, prompting residents to urge employers to implement work-from-home (WFH) policies.
The city, home to prominent IT giants like Infosys and Wipro, is facing its worst water shortage in four decades, leaving taps running dry across various areas.
Anuj, a resident deeply affected by the scarcity, emphasized the necessity of widespread WFH arrangements as the water shortage affects their day-to-day chores.
“I believe that work from home is something that should be implemented for all the employees. It will lower the burden and people can go to their hometown and work. It will also be helpful for those people who can’t go out of the city due to the nature of the work they do,” Anuj told Asian News International (ANI).
Another resident, Sanjeev, has similar sentiments, stating, “If we get the work from home option, that will be helpful.”
Bengaluru water crisis | Anuj, a resident of the city says, " We have acute water shortage right now in Bengaluru and it is very difficult to survive and do our day-to-day chores. I believe that work from home is something that should be implemented for all the employees. It will… pic.twitter.com/GpYMWzgreq
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Bengaluru’s primary water sources, the Cauvery River and groundwater, have been severely depleted due to a prolonged absence of rainfall, leading to many borewells running dry.
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has responded by restricting the use of potable water for non-essential purposes to conserve resources.
The water crisis has also raised concerns over the upcoming IPL matches scheduled in Bengaluru. However, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) remains confident in meeting the water demands through its sewage treatment plant.
As the crisis deepens, residents and authorities continue to explore viable solutions, with WFH policies emerging as a potential temporary measure to alleviate the strain on Bengaluru’s dwindling water resources.
