<p>The BWSSB has approached the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) and the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) to provide uninterrupted power to ensure water is supplied without any trouble.</p>.<p>The move comes after the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) continues to receive a large number of complaints about disruption in water supply since the beginning of summer.</p>.<p>Data provided by the BWSSB reveals that close to 110 power disruptions have occurred in various pumping stations in the last three months, causing water supply disruptions across the city.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/city/top-bengaluru-stories/bbmp-official-arrested-for-taking-rs-30000-bribe-to-clear-bill-1213632.html" target="_blank">BBMP official arrested for taking Rs 30,000 bribe to clear bill</a></strong></p>.<p>“Power outages, even if it is for a short duration, cause major problems in water supply since water is pumped in three stages,” BWSSB chairperson Jayaram N said.</p>.<p>For example, a power outage of just 20 minutes would mean BWSSB pumps would take nearly an hour to restart, causing a ripple effect on the supply at other stations. </p>.<p>“By the time we restore the pumps, at least 20% of the areas in Bengaluru would be affected.</p>.<p>"That apart, we will need another three hours to restore the water levels in ground-level reservoirs (GLR),” a senior BWSSB official said.</p>.<p>Officials have noted that the demand for water has increased as temperatures rise, making it crucial to ensure an adequate and reliable water supply.</p>.<p>In a coordination meeting chaired by Rakesh Singh, Additional Chief Secretary (Urban Development Department), the BWSSB officials said that they had put in measures to address any customer grievances.</p>.<p>Singh urged the BWSSB officials to put in a robust mechanism to act swiftly on the complaints received by the public and asked the KPTCL and Bescom officials to ensure an uninterrupted power supply.</p>
<p>The BWSSB has approached the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) and the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) to provide uninterrupted power to ensure water is supplied without any trouble.</p>.<p>The move comes after the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) continues to receive a large number of complaints about disruption in water supply since the beginning of summer.</p>.<p>Data provided by the BWSSB reveals that close to 110 power disruptions have occurred in various pumping stations in the last three months, causing water supply disruptions across the city.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/city/top-bengaluru-stories/bbmp-official-arrested-for-taking-rs-30000-bribe-to-clear-bill-1213632.html" target="_blank">BBMP official arrested for taking Rs 30,000 bribe to clear bill</a></strong></p>.<p>“Power outages, even if it is for a short duration, cause major problems in water supply since water is pumped in three stages,” BWSSB chairperson Jayaram N said.</p>.<p>For example, a power outage of just 20 minutes would mean BWSSB pumps would take nearly an hour to restart, causing a ripple effect on the supply at other stations. </p>.<p>“By the time we restore the pumps, at least 20% of the areas in Bengaluru would be affected.</p>.<p>"That apart, we will need another three hours to restore the water levels in ground-level reservoirs (GLR),” a senior BWSSB official said.</p>.<p>Officials have noted that the demand for water has increased as temperatures rise, making it crucial to ensure an adequate and reliable water supply.</p>.<p>In a coordination meeting chaired by Rakesh Singh, Additional Chief Secretary (Urban Development Department), the BWSSB officials said that they had put in measures to address any customer grievances.</p>.<p>Singh urged the BWSSB officials to put in a robust mechanism to act swiftly on the complaints received by the public and asked the KPTCL and Bescom officials to ensure an uninterrupted power supply.</p>