Mallathahalli residents say flooding fears are back as drain remains blocked
Residents of Mallathahalli in Bengaluru are facing renewed fears of flooding as a critical drainage outlet remains blocked. Despite multiple complaints to civic authorities since 2017, residents claim that little has been done to resolve the infrastructure issues causing water accumulation.
Why it matters
Urban flooding highlights the ongoing challenges of infrastructure maintenance and civic accountability in rapidly growing cities.
For residents of Mallathahalli, the monsoon has become a season of anxiety rather than relief, bringing back memories of flooded streets, submerged vehicles and sleepless nights. People living in NGEF Layout said they have been grappling with recurring flooding since 2017.
The article focuses on local grievances and reports the residents' perspective on civic inaction.
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