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This chapter explores Bengaluru's rising vulnerability to urban flooding, especially during the monsoon season. It highlights the role of geospatial science in addressing urban flooding and discusses the distinct impacts of urban floods on the city's infrastructure and its inhabitants.

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Urban floods in cities like Bangalore are becoming more frequent and disruptive. In this episode of All Things Policy, Avinash Shet and Dr Y. Nithiyanandam, a professor and the head of the Geospatial Program at the Takshashila Institution, explore how geospatial technologies—maps, sensors, and AI—can aid in planning, mitigation, and sustainable flood management.

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