Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Bandipur Tiger Reserve Faces Water Shortage
Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka is facing a water shortage because it hasn't rained enough this year.
Normally, the water tanks in the park fill up and provide water for the animals.
But this year, most of the tanks have less water than usual.
The park officials are keeping an eye on the situation and are ready to use solar-powered bore-wells and bore-wells to fill the tanks if needed.
Some areas, like Kundakere, are especially dry.
Wildlife activists are worried because last year the tanks were full, but now they are low.
The officials are hoping for more rain soon to improve the situation.
Bandipur Tiger Reserve has 420 water tanks, 95 of which are perennial and 325 depend on rainfall.
Due to deficit rainfall, most tanks have less than full water storage.
Park officials are monitoring the situation and preparing to use solar-powered bore-wells and bore-wells to fill tanks if needed.
Kundakere range is the driest, with 35 tanks having about 60% water storage.
Wildlife activists express concern about the low water levels, noting that tanks were full last year.
- Who
- Bandipur National Park officials and wildlife activists
- What
- Water shortage in Bandipur Tiger Reserve due to deficit rainfall
- When
- Current situation as of the report
- Where
- Bandipur National Park, Karnataka, India
- Why
- Deficit rainfall has led to low water storage in tanks, which are crucial for wildlife.
Park Officials
Wildlife Activists
Water Storage Situation
Park Officials
Officials are monitoring the situation and preparing to use solar-powered bore-wells and bore-wells to fill tanks if needed.
Wildlife Activists
Wildlife activists express concern about the grim water situation, noting that tanks were full last year but are now low.
- Total Water Tanks
- 420
- Perennial Water Tanks
- 95
- Rainfall-Dependent Tanks
- 325
- Driest Range
- Kundakere
- Water Storage in Kundakere
- 60%