Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has announced a three-day disruption in the supply of Cauvery water, a primary source of drinking water for the city, due to emergency maintenance work. BWSSB Chairman Dr. V. Ram Prasath Manohar has already issued a warning to residents, stating that several parts of the city will not receive Cauvery water from September 15 to 17.

Details of the Maintenance Work: Cauvery Stage 5 Pumping Stations: Suspension from 1:00 AM on September 15 to 1:00 PM on September 17 (total of 60 hours).

Cauvery Stages 1 to 4 (Phase 1 and 2): Suspension from 6:00 AM on September 16 to 6:00 AM on September 17 (24 hours).BULLMER Striped Textured Printed Polo Neck Fullsleeve T-Shirt with Rib for Men

This maintenance work is being undertaken to ensure the smooth operation and long-term sustainability of the Cauvery water supply project’s pumping stations and main pipelines. The project supplies an average of 1,460 million liters per day (MLD) of Cauvery water, meeting approximately 50% of the city’s water demand.Also Read: Dharmasthala Illegal Burial Case: SIT Receives Over 30 Complaints, Comprehensive Probe for Valid Cases

Impact on Specific Areas:The disruption will affect drinking water supply in all areas of the city that rely on Cauvery water, including Koramangala, Indiranagar, JP Nagar, Whitefield, and Malleswaram. The mobile tanker services under the Cauvery project will also be suspended for regular supply during this period and will be used only for emergency needs.

BWSSB’s Advice: Residents are urged to store sufficient water in advance as a precaution.

Use water judiciously to avoid wastage.

Contact the BWSSB helpline (1916) in case of emergencies.