Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:21am on 10 Nov 2025,Monday International
India’s data centre industry is expanding rapidly, powered by AI, internet use, and global tech investments. Google’s $15 billion project in Andhra Pradesh highlights this surge, with capacity expected to rise 77% by 2027. But experts warn the boom is straining India’s limited water supply. Data centres, which need vast amounts of water for cooling, could double their consumption to 358 billion litres by 2030. Most facilities are in already water-stressed cities like Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad. Researchers urge firms to use treated wastewater and zero-water cooling systems to prevent future shortages. (PC: BBC)
