Bangalore Weather: Netizens took to social media platform 'X', to express their relief amidst heavy downpour in Bengaluru. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted light rain for May 3, with more rainfall expected throughout the week. , Bengaluru News - Times Now
Record rains, swollen rivers, submerged homes, loss of lives and livelihoods, and traffic jams – cities and towns across the country come to a halt every monsoon. But why is it that our cities can't handle rains, and what is the way forward? The Indian Express spoke to urban planning experts across cities. Excerpts: