Tag: Infrastructure
Sink or Swim: Why Indian Cities Must Act Now on Urban Flooding
Urban flooding, in simple terms, occurs when city drainage systems are overwhelmed by intense rainfall, leading to waterlogging in streets, homes, and public areas. In India, this problem has worsened significantly over the past two decades. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, urban flooding incidents have increased sixfold between 2000 and 2020. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reports that over 80% of Indian cities have faced urban flooding in the last decade. A study by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) shows a staggering 200% rise in such events between 2
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