The Economic Times

El Nio effect: Bengaluru bans drinking water for car washing, gardening amid monsoon disruption

Bengaluru has prohibited the use of drinking water for car washing, gardening, road cleaning and construction activities as the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board seeks to conserve water amid El Nio-linked monsoon disruptions. The measures are aimed at ensuring drinking water security and promoting responsible use of potable water across the city.