The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has requested citizens to store sufficient water in advance as the Cauvery water supply will be disrupted for three days from September 15 to 17.
BWSSB chairman Dr Ram Prasath Manohar said various pumping stations of the Cauvery Water Supply Project will remain shut on September 15, 16 and 17 for scheduled emergency maintenance.
The maintenance work is being carried out to ensure smooth functioning and long-term efficiency of the Cauvery pumping stations and major pipelines, he added.
Bengaluru water board: Cauvery water supply hit Sep 15–17 for emergency maintenance. Stage V: 1 AM Sep 15–1pm Sep 17 (60 hrs). Stages I–IV: 6am Sep 16–6am Sep 17 (24 hrs). Sanchari Cauvery tankers suspended, only for emergencies. Citizens asked to store water @chairmanbwssb https://t.co/f3VJPBq88l
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Cauvery Stage V Pumping stations will remain shut for 60 hours from 1 am September 15 to 1 pm September 17.
Cauvery Stages I, II, III, IV (Phase 1 and 2) will remain shut for 24 hours from 6 am, September 16 to 6 am, September 17.
During this period, water tankers will not operate for regular supply but will be reserved for emergency needs. The disruption is likely to affect multiple parts of the city.
Manohar urged residents of areas dependent on Cauvery water supply to take precautionary measures and store adequate water during this period.
