But the residents of several major regions of Bengaluru should brace themselves for a big dry spell this week. Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) announced a 24-hour water supply interruption for diverse areas, in different neighborhoods starting from the morning of Thursday, February 26, 2026.
The interruption results from major infrastructure work near the Gottigere Water Reservoir as part of the ambitious Cauvery Stage 5 project. Specifically, engineers are going to be installing Electromagnetic Flow (EMF) meters. These will be crucial in monitoring and regulating the high-volume water flow to the city’s extending peripheries which is expanding.
Timing Of The Emergency
The water outage is anticipated to last precisely 24 hours. Residents should note the window when this is done: start time: 6:00 AM, Thursday, February 26, 2026. end time: 6:00 AM, Friday, February 27, 2026. Supply will be gradually replenished during Friday morning as pressure in the pipelines begins to release when the work is finalized.
Affected Areas
The repair works will affect a wide swath of the city, more particularly in the South and East zones, which are sensitive to the Cauvery Stage 5 infrastructure. All of these zones and all of their adjacent communities would be completely isolated;
| Zone | Major Affected Localities |
| East / IT Corridor | Whitefield, Nellurahalli, Siddapura, Nagondanahalli, Ramagondanahalli, Channasandra, Hagadur. |
| Industrial / Tech Hubs | Hoodi, Garudachar Palya, Doddanekundi, Munekolala, Kadugodi. |
| South Bengaluru | Kumaraswamy Layout, Poornapragna Layout, Banashankari, Kollahalli. |
| Peripheral South | Anjanapura, Gottigere, Begur, Kodichikkanahalli, Kudlu. |
BWSSB Official Statement
Dr. V. Ram Prasath Manohar, the Chairman of BWSSB, has called on the public to cooperate with BWSSB in this period of downtime. "The installation of EMF meters is a necessary step to ensure the efficiency and longevity of the Cauvery Stage 5 supply line. We appreciate the inconvenience that will create, but ultimately this upgrade will improve water management and lead to less leakage for these communities,” he said. The Board has apologized and has mobilized teams to complete work in a 24-hour window.
ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕರ ಗಮನಕ್ಕೆ ಕಾವೇರಿ ನೀರು ಸರಬರಾಜಿನಲ್ಲಿ ವ್ಯತ್ಯಯ!
— Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (@chairmanbwssb) February 24, 2026
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನೀರು ಸರಬರಾಜು ಮತ್ತು ಒಳಚರಂಡಿ ಮಂಡಳಿಯ (BWSSB) ವತಿಯಿಂದ ಕಾವೇರಿ 5ನೇ ಹಂತದ ಗೊಟ್ಟಿಗೆರೆ ಜಲಸಂಗ್ರಹಗಾರದ ಸಮೀಪ ಇಎಂಎಫ್ ಮೀಟರ್ ಅಳವಡಿಕೆ ಕಾಮಗಾರಿಯನ್ನು ಕೈಗೆತ್ತಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಈ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ, ನಗರದ ಕೆಲವು ಪ್ರದೇಶಗಳಲ್ಲಿ 24 ಗಂಟೆಗಳ ಕಾಲ ಕಾವೇರಿ ನೀರು… pic.twitter.com/wTP3DyM0SH
Key Tips for Residents
Residents should follow these in the short run because it is not a very long disruption:
- Storing Water: Make sure you filled all storage tanks and buckets and containers by Wednesday night (February 25).
- Use it Wisely: Use water for the basic functions of cooking and drinking just during the 24 hours period. Steer clear of non-essential activities such as cleaning cars or watering gardens.
