Are Schools In Bengaluru Closing Due To Water Crisis During Board Exams?

India's 'Silicon Valley',Bengaluru, is grappling with a severe water crisis that's disrupting daily life across the city. The capital city of Karnataka is facing a severe water crisis, impacting residential areas, offices, and schools. The ongoing water scarcity has particularly affected schools during the Board Examinations. Many schools and coaching centers have had to close temporarily, prompting calls for widespread work-from-home arrangements. Here's an overview of the situation:

Schools Struggle Amid Water Shortage:

The water crisis in Bengaluru has significantly affected schools during the Board Exams. Due to overloaded tanker services and dried-up borewells, some schools are struggling to provide water in their toilets during class times. D. Shashi Kumar, the Secretary of the Association of Managements of Primary and Secondary Schools in Karnataka, has highlighted this issue. However, he clarified that currently, no schools are facing water shortages.

Schools Go Online

Several schools and coaching centers in Bengaluru have closed due to the ongoing water crisis. A school on Bannerghatta Road has shifted classes to online mode, while a coaching center in the Vijayanagar area has asked students to attend virtual classes for a week due to an emergency. The situation is worsening, and residents are concerned as peak summer approaches.

Residents Brace for Summer

With peak summer months approaching, Bengaluru residents are increasingly worried about the worsening water crisis. Many offices have urged the state government to implement work-from-home policies to ease the strain on water resources. Additionally, reports suggest a delay in the property tax system overhaul planned for April.