This document discusses two rivers in southern India - the Cauvery River and the Vrishabhavathi River. It provides the following key points: 1) The Cauvery River is a major lifeline that flows through four southern states and supports millions of people, but disputes over water allocation are ongoing. It faces threats from increasing withdrawals, like to supply water to Bangalore city 100km away. 2) The Vrishabhavathi River once flowed through Bangalore but is now heavily polluted and toxic from untreated sewage and industrial waste. It poses major health risks and has damaged local agriculture. 3) Rapid urbanization is putting unsustainable pressure on local water resources and rivers. Managing