Are Bengaluru's lakes monsoon-ready?

The south west monsoon is here and the rains have commenced in Bengaluru or as it’s called, the silicon valley of India. Unlike last year, excess rains are expected this year, but are the lakes of the garden city monsoon-ready? Many fear they are not. Bengaluru is home to around 200 lakes and tanks which are primarily fed through storm water drains. Many of these today see raw sewage and untreated water flowing in. In several places, inlets, outlets, stormwater drains, and diversion channels remain clogged with solid waste and silt. While more than 33 STPs have been set up to ensure treated water reaches the lakes, many of them are today non-functional. Script and presentation: Shilpa Elizabeth Video and production: Ravichandran N. Photos: K. Murali Kumar #bengaluru #bangalore #bangalorerains Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter: twitter.com/the_hindu Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_hindu/

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