{"id":1279979,"date":"2024-03-15T07:33:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T02:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1279979"},"modified":"2024-03-15T07:34:17","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T02:04:17","slug":"bengaluru-has-no-water-find-out-the-reasons-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/bengaluru-has-no-water-find-out-the-reasons-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Bengaluru Has No Water: Find Out The Reasons Why?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Amidst Bengaluru&#8217;s water crisis, exacerbated by rapid urbanization, shocking revelations emerge: a 79% decline in water spread areas and an 88% loss of vegetation over the last 50 years. In fact, as per a <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/bengaluru\/93-of-bengaluru-is-concrete-jungle-how-unplanned-urbanization-led-to-severe-water-crisis\/articleshow\/108478908.cms\">IISc study<\/a>, 93% of Bengaluru is concrete jungle, as rapid urbanization has destroyed nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ify-27-1-1.png\" alt=\"Bengaluru Has No Water: Find Out The Reasons Why?\" class=\"wp-image-1279984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ify-27-1-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ify-27-1-1-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ify-27-1-1-768x357.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the reasons behind the vanishing water in Bengaluru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Drastic Urbanization Trends:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Built-up areas in Bengaluru have surged by a staggering 1055% in recent decades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, this has coincided with a significant 79% decline in water spread areas and an 88% loss of vegetation over the last 50 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Impact on Water Resources:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The reduction in water spread area, from 2,324 hectares in 1973 to 696 hectares in 2023, has severely affected groundwater levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encroachment and pollution have ravaged 98% of lakes, with 90% receiving untreated sewage or industrial effluents, further diminishing groundwater recharge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rise in Pollution and Temperature:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The surge in built-up areas has led to higher air pollution levels and increased temperatures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The loss of green cover exacerbates these issues, contributing to environmental degradation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insufficient Green Cover:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remote sensing data reveals a stark reality: only 1.5 million trees support a population of 9.5 million in Bengaluru.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This inadequate green cover fails to sequester respiratory carbon effectively, further aggravating pollution concerns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Role of Information Systems:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Bengaluru Information System (BUiS) and Bangalore Lakes Information System (BLIS) aim to provide valuable insights into the city&#8217;s urban dynamics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These systems visualize tree distribution, water bodies, and ecologically sensitive regions, aiding researchers and policymakers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consequences of Unplanned Urbanization:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uncontrolled urbanization has led to a plethora of issues, including pollution, resource inequity, traffic congestion, slum proliferation, and unemployment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additionally, reliance on fossil fuels has increased, exacerbating environmental challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contributions and Solutions:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Researchers, including Bharath H Aithal, Vinay S, Tulika Mondal, and Abhishek Baghel, have played pivotal roles in collecting historical data and setting up information systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Addressing the challenges posed by urbanization requires concerted efforts towards sustainable development and environmental conservation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amidst Bengaluru&#8217;s water crisis, exacerbated by rapid urbanization, shocking revelations emerge: a 79% decline in water spread areas and an 88% loss of vegetation over the last 50 years. In fact, as per a IISc study, 93% of Bengaluru is concrete jungle, as rapid urbanization has destroyed nature. 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