Overview

• Out of 210 identified flood-prone areas in Bengaluru, 166 have been resolved, with 44 locations still requiring urgent attention.
• BBMP Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao has instructed officials to implement both interim and permanent solutions for unresolved flooding issues.
• The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has been criticized for slow progress, having addressed only 4 of 28 waterlogging sites identified months ago.
• The Chief Secretary has ordered BBMP to repair 647 potholes within seven days and initiated disciplinary action against BWSSB officials for unresolved drainage problems.
• Efforts are underway to improve stormwater drain maintenance, install sluice gates in lakes, and repair footpaths to enhance urban infrastructure ahead of the monsoon.