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Vol. XLVIII · No. 134 · Established 1978 · Founded by K.B. Ganapathy
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From rainwater to ruin: Urban planning needs a rethink

Sir, The city of Mysuru has been experiencing continuous and intense rainfall over the past several days, and what should be a season of relief and renewal has instead become a period…

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Published June 12, 2025 · 2 min read
from rainwater to ruin: urban

Sir,

The city of Mysuru has been experiencing continuous and intense rainfall over the past several days, and what should be a season of relief and renewal has instead become a period of disruption, concern and hardship for its residents. The recurring scenes of flooded streets, floating plastic waste, clogged drains and failing infrastructure are no longer isolated incidents — they are symptoms of a much deeper, chronic urban issue.

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