Bengaluru water crisis: Using drinking water for these activities will cost you Rs 5,000; Rs 500 daily for repeated offence

Bengaluru has banned the use of potable water for non-essential activities like gardening and vehicle washing. Violators will be fined. The directive aims to prevent a water crisis as groundwater levels are declining. Residents are urged to use Cauvery water and report violations. This is important to mitigate an impending water shortage.