UP government announces ambitious Catch the Rain 2025 campaign to install rooftop rainwater harvesting systems in 235,000 government buildings to combat groundwater depletion and enhance water security across the state.

Many new neighbourhoods near IT centres like Whitefield and Sarjapura in Bengaluru are experiencing a water shortage. A severe water scarcity plagues the city as summer approaches. Residents, particularly in high-rise buildings, are anxiously seeking water. The situation is exacerbated by dry wells.