TIL: Mullaperiyar dam in Kerala, made over a 100 years ago, is on the verge of a collapse. If this happens, it can cause 15 interconnected dams to fail too, affecting 3.5Mn people

Have you had similar water situation in the past? Always thought Bangalore as a lake city, but looks like most of them aren’t taken care of. Ps: for those who’re not aware of the situation- https://x.com/vishalbhargava5/status/1764630983285055821?s=46&t=HfDEg0soIC4CrLsxfWgXXA

Kerala files review?

- Tragic landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, have claimed eight lives and left hundreds feared trapped. The disaster struck early Tuesday, affecting areas near Meppadi, Mundakkai Town, and Chooral Mala. - Kerala's chief minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, confirmed that all government agencies are actively involved in rescue operations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured all possible help and expressed his condolences. - Former Congress MP Rahul Gandhi expressed deep anguish and pledged to speak with Union ministers for additional assistance. He urged UDF workers to aid in rescue and relief efforts. - The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has deployed Fireforce and National Disaster Response Force teams to the affected areas. Additional teams, including the Kannur Defence Security Corps, are en route to assist. - Heavy rainfall continues to hinder rescue operations. A second landslide near Chooral Mala School has exacerbated the situation, with local media reporting significant damage and many families stranded. Source: Hindustan Times

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- rainfall has reduced - > 70% lakes have dried up/covered up by builders - its not even feb and there is shortage of water everywhere. There are people literally carrying jugs of water on their head like villages if you head out after evenings. - brigade/sobha/prestige societies with flats > 1.5 cr have put out notices with water supply being cut for more than 6 hours everyday, wtf is Bangalore real estate really - water supply here was really bad initially ( hard water, polluted water) but the water shortage in feb only is really worrisome. I want to understand homeowners/aspiring homeowners - how are you planning for this? Are You even worried about this? Or even people thinking of settling long term in Bangalore, thoughts about this? https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-&-current-affairs/story/water-crisis-in-india-279427-2015-12-29 Article of 2015 predicting what we are experiencing right now.