India’s Data Centre Boom Faces a Looming Water Crisis

Sarah J · 2025-11-10T23:10:14.000Z

India’s rapid data centre expansion-fuelled by AI growth and major investments from Google, Amazon, and Meta-is driving massive energy and water demands. With capacity expected to surge 77% by 2027, experts warn that water consumption could more than double to 358 billion litres by 2030. Concentrated in already water-stressed cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru, these centres risk intensifying resource shortages and environmental strain. While India’s low costs and digital ambitions make it a prime hub, sustainability challenges-particularly around water usage and renewable energy adoption-pose a critical test for its digital future. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgr417pwek7o

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