India, Feb. 26 -- City is now dependent on Krishna Raja Sagara reservoir, which received only 75% of its usual inflow last due to poor rainfall in River Cauvery catchment area

The gardens of Bengaluru, also known as 'garden city', may soon wilt while its citizens wait for water to trickle out of taps. The city is facing the worst domestic water crisis in history.

Over 30 localities inside the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) will receive water on a rotational basis every alternate day, the residents have been informed. That means, each locality will have to manage without water supply for 24 hours at least. And even on the days a locality does receive water, it won't be for longer than 30-45 minutes. This is particularly concer...