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The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) put limits on rain dance and pool parties for Holi 2024 celebrations on March 25 in an effort to alleviate the city's chronic water shortage. The BWSSB issued an order requesting that commercial and recreational facilities refrain from using water from the Cauvery or borewells for rain dances or pool parties in honor of the festival.
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) put limits on rain dance and pool parties for Holi 2024 celebrations on March 25 in an effort to alleviate the city’s chronic water shortage. The BWSSB issued an order requesting that commercial and recreational facilities refrain from using water from the Cauvery or borewells for rain dances or pool parties in honor of the festival. It is not a good idea to host events like pool parties and rain dances for profit right now. It is not in the public interest to use Cauvery water or borewell water, as the BWSSB stated in the directive. The BWSSB stated in its most recent rules that Holi is “a festival celebrating Hindu culture” and that there are no limitations on celebrating it at home.
BWSSB Chairman Ramprasat Manohar V referenced the city’s current water problem in the new order, stating that low rainfall has caused groundwater levels to decline and numerous borewells to run dry. The board is dedicated to making sure that every home has access to clean drinking water. Public cooperation is essential in this kind of dire circumstance. In addition to the ban order, the BWSSB mandated that, by the end of the month, aerators be installed in taps that are utilized by large quantities of people. The change in events occurred after a number of hotels in Bengaluru began charging admission for a pool party during the Holi festivities.
Reports state that tickets for the “Holi Rain Dance Party” at JK Grand Arena were available on BookMyshow for Rs 199 from Rang De Bengaluru 2024. Similarly, the “Open Air-Pool Holi Festival” is another feature offered by Lago Palms Resort. Some hostels include activities like rain dance, Punjabi dhol, an endless supply of colors, and a Holi celebration that lasts until the sun sets, like the Jayamahal Palace Hotel. Bengaluru is lacking over 500 million liters of water per day (MLD) compared to the city’s 2,600 MLD demand, according to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who made this announcement earlier this week. He then instructed authorities to convene daily and develop an action plan to address the issue. The chief minister stated that 650 MLD of water comes from borewells and 1,470 MLD from the Cauvery River.