Bengaluru, April 3 -- From a city once sustained by over 1,000 lakes to one now dependent on a single river for nearly 80 per cent of its water supply, Bengaluru has emerged as a stark symbol of India's deepening urban water crisis - a concern that took centre stage ahead of PlumbexIndia 2026.
As the country grapples with mounting water stress, industry leaders and experts warned that India is fast approaching a tipping point, with demand projected to outstrip supply by 2030. Estimates indicate that nearly 600 million Indians already face high to extreme water stress, while several major cities risk running out of groundwater in future.
Bengaluru's transformation underscores the scale of the challenge. Once known for its intricate network...