India’s digital thirst: Data centres are rising in water-scarce regions — and locals are paying the price

India’s digital thirst: Data centres are rising in water-scarce regions — and locals are paying the price

As India races to power its AI revolution, massive data centres are being built in areas already struggling for water, raising fears that the country’s digital boom could deepen local water crises

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They should well-plan this before race to open new Data Centers.

Large data centers can consume up to 5 million gallons per day, equivalent to the water use of a town populated by 10,000 to 50,000 people.