During the construction of Egypt s pyramids, the Indus Valley civilisation thrived with advanced cities, art, and undeciphered writing. Now, a drought is driving tech professionals away from Bengaluru, as water shortages worsen in southern India. The region s economic importance and political challenges make addressing water scarcity crucial for its future prosperity and global impact.
Landlords in the city, often referred to as India’s Silicon Valley, now charge the highest proportion of their property’s value as rent, edging out financial centre Mumbai, according to data from market researchers
Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka state is home to over 1.5 million workers including those for global firms like Alphabet Inc.’s Google, Amazon.com Inc., Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Accenture Inc.
Looking at the incessant rainfall in the Kalaburagi region in Karnataka, 1,24,740 cusecs of water have been discharged from the Sonna barrage to the Bheema river