In a recent incident that sent shockwaves through the city of Bengaluru, a bomb threat was reported at the Kempegowda International Airport. The threat, which was later declared a hoax, led to a high alert status at the airport, with authorities swiftly responding to ensure the safety of the public.
The land-cover analysis shows that the 300m buffer around Attur, a lake in the peri-urban area of the city, has experienced a steep rise (from 2% in 2004 to 33% in 2014) in the built-up area, which further increased to 38% in 2021.