Every year, monsoon rains bring chaos to cities across India, including Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata. The combination of intense rainfall and unprepared urban infrastructure leads to severe waterlogging, traffic jams, and public health concerns. Outdated and poorly maintained drainage systems are often overwhelmed by heavy downpours. Rapid and unplanned urbanization has resulted in the loss of natural water bodies and green spaces, while encroachments on lakes and drainage channels block the natural flow of rainwater. In cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru, clogged drains filled with plastic waste and debris worsen flooding. Climate change has further intensified rainfall patterns, turning brief showers into flash floods. The lack of coordinated urban planning, timely desilting, and effective disaster response turns the monsoon—vital for India’s agriculture—into a season of annual urban distress.
