Amid hovering temperatures throughout the state, Karnataka’s Health and Family Welfare Department has issued a public well being advisory for weak sections of individuals. The authorities requested individuals to be further cautious because the temperatures will seemingly stay the identical for the subsequent few days.

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According to a report within the Deccan Herald, the division requested individuals to remain hydrated and devour liquids to remain hydrated. Vulnerable individuals like infants, pregnant girls, individuals with psychological and bodily points and older individuals are requested to be further cautious in such uncommon temperatures. It additionally suggested maintaining their heads lined from the direct daylight and utilizing oral rehydration options (ORS).

Parts of Bengaluru are already working dry as most locations face water points. As the state is hit worst by drought, the borewells within the metropolis are drying up, and lots of residents at the moment are relying on tankers.

People additionally allege that Bengaluru water tankers are attempting to learn from the disaster and charging exorbitant quantities from the residents. A 1000-litre water tanker that used to price ₹600 to ₹800 is now costing greater than ₹2000; most residences depending on water tankers haven’t any means apart from shopping for from these water suppliers. They additionally demand the federal government to place a worth cap on these water tankers and prohibit them from overcharging.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D Ok Shivakumar on Saturday introduced that the personal water tankers in Bengaluru can be taken over by the State authorities in view of extreme water scarcity.

DK Shivakumar stated, “There is a massive water shortage in Bengaluru. The officials of the BWSSB (Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board) and BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) are holding meetings on a daily basis to overcome the issue.”