US EditionMonsoon mayhem: Why lashing rains wreak havoc annually in India's cities
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The summer monsoon has reached India earlier than usual this year, but the consequences are no surprise for the inhabitants of Mumbai, for example. As almost every year large cities are under water. Causes of this are a whole series. The wastewater systems are old, the infrastructure can hardly keep up with the rapid growth of the Indian metropolises.
Monsoon Mayhem: Heavy Rains Batter Urban India
The monsoon, vital to India’s agricultural calendar, typically spans from June to September, delivering around 70% of the nation’s annual rainfall. This year, however, the relentless intensity has already overwhelmed drainage systems across cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, and Bengaluru. “While the monsoon supports our rural economy, it unfortunately exposes the infrastructural deficits of our urban areas,” said Dr. Anupama Singh, urban plann…
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