Rainwater harvesting

Campaign to collect rainwater this monsoon

The campaign is calling on individuals and citizen groups to clean their rainwater harvesting systems (RWH), install the set up if they don’t already have one in place, and desilt drains and lakes.

18 April 2024, 22:01 IST

Campaign to collect rainwater this monsoon

18 April 2024, 22:01 IST

BWSSB survey to identify properties lacking rainwater harvesting system

Sources in BWSSB said that the survey is also being taken up since the officials were not convinced about the number of RWH systems in the city.

18 December 2023, 23:19 IST

BWSSB survey to identify properties lacking rainwater harvesting system

18 December 2023, 23:19 IST

Enforce rainwater harvesting rule strictly

The couldn’t-care-less attitude of many Bengalureans regarding RWH is unfortunate. Unless there is a change in mindset, the city could soon be facing a major water crisis.

03 October 2023, 23:43 IST

Enforce rainwater harvesting rule strictly

03 October 2023, 23:43 IST

Harvesting a hit, but B’luru lets 90% of rainwater go waste

With a low implementation rate of RWH, Bengaluru seems to have missed an opportunity to improve its water security. Experts estimate that Bengaluru utilises only 10% of the rainwater it receives, and point to huge gaps in infrastructure.

02 October 2023, 21:39 IST

Harvesting a hit, but B’luru lets 90% of rainwater go waste

02 October 2023, 21:39 IST

Wanted: A plan to quench Bengaluru's thirst

Managing and utilising Bengaluru’s abundant rain to reduce the city's piped water demand needs a holistic plan

01 April 2023, 09:13 IST

Wanted: A plan to quench Bengaluru's thirst

01 April 2023, 09:13 IST

Right time to harvest rainwater, say experts

Bengaluru still has 40 days of rain left this year, and the bounty can be put to good use

06 September 2022, 20:57 IST

Right time to harvest rainwater, say experts

06 September 2022, 20:57 IST

Despite flaws, Namma Metro’s RWH has many benefits

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited’s (BMRCL) RWH system involves a pipe carrying storm water from the elevated viaducts into the pits between the pillars

05 June 2022, 23:38 IST

Despite flaws, Namma Metro’s RWH has significant benefits

Despite flaws, Namma Metro’s RWH has many benefits

05 June 2022, 23:38 IST

World Environment Day | This house runs on rainwater

05 June 2022, 04:18 IST

World Environment Day | This house runs on rainwater

05 June 2022, 04:18 IST

These Bengalureans live in harmony with nature

Sustainable lifestyle

05 June 2022, 03:20 IST

These Bengalureans live in harmony with nature

05 June 2022, 03:20 IST

Is Bengaluru harvesting enough rainwater?

Yes, says BWSSB. No, say experts

24 May 2022, 17:34 IST

Is Bengaluru harvesting enough rainwater?

24 May 2022, 17:34 IST