Why Washing Your Car in Karnataka will now Cost you ₹5,000: Here’s the Reason

In a recent report, all taluks of Bengaluru city district have been declared drought-prone, leading to a severe water crisis. Private water tankers are now in high demand to address the situation. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced a focus on irrigation and water management projects in response to the crisis.

Bengaluru and its neighboring districts heavily rely on water tankers, with only 10% of the 3,500 operational tankers registered with the government. The state government has set a deadline of March 7, 2024, for tanker owners to register their vehicles to avoid seizure. Additionally, prices for water tanker services have been fixed to prevent owners from charging exorbitant rates.

According to the Bengaluru district administration, the rates for water tankers have been standardized based on capacity and distance. A 6,000-liter tanker will cost ₹600 for up to 5 km, while an 8,000-liter tanker will cost ₹700, and a 12,000-liter tanker will cost ₹1,000. Prices increase to ₹750, ₹850, and ₹1,200 respectively for distances between 5-10 km. The new pricing structure aims to make water tanker services more affordable for residents facing the water scarcity issue.