Bengaluru is grappling with a severe water shortage, affecting its bustling tech industry and daily lives. The city, known as India's Silicon Valley and home to around 1.4 crore people, is seeing slowed production in garment factories, doubled water bills for restaurants, and tech companies adopting water conservation measures. Companies like Dell report productivity hits as employees prioritize securing water over work. The shortage, attributed to weak monsoon rains, has led to rationed water use and skyrocketing prices.

Restaurants are considering measures like disposable plates to conserve water, and larger firms like Microsoft are implementing water-saving technologies. The crisis is compelling some employees to prefer office work for better access to water. However, the garment industry and other manufacturers are facing operational challenges, with some factories slowing down production.

The water tanker supply, critical for the city, faced disruptions due to a strike, exacerbating the situation. Despite government efforts to cap tanker prices and allocate funds for relief, industry leaders remain concerned about the lasting impact on small and micro industries, warning of potential closures if the crisis persists.