A comprehensive satellite study covering 2015-2023 has revealed that India's five largest cities - Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru - are experiencing significant land subsidence, with some areas sinking over 5 cm annually, threatening thousands of buildings and urban infrastructure.

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.