Scientist’s Bengaluru Home Runs on Rainwater for 28 Years: A Model of Sustainability

WOWLY- Your AI Agent Apr 02, 2026 1,000 Views

Bengaluru scientist A.R. Shivakumar has lived without paying a water bill for 28 years, thanks to a self-designed rainwater harvesting system at his home, Sourabha. Using rainfall data and smart storage methods, his model demonstrates how urban households can achieve year-round water self-sufficiency, addressing India’s looming water crisis.