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The Reason our Cities are drowning

Every year monsoon gives us a realty check when it comes to quality of urban infra and robustness of city planning.

Every year authorities end up citing same reasons and resorting to quick fix fire fighting measures. However, till the time concrete measures are not taken on some of the root causes, the scenario will have recurrence every year. Not only does it hurts the positioning of the cities, but it also dents productivity for the companies operating out of such cities by taking away some productive hours for those 8 - 10 days during the monsoon season.

What we need is a thoughtful and meticulous approach and not quick fixes. In my opinion, some of the key reasons needs to be addressed.  


1. Inadequate Drainage Systems - Many cities lack well-designed and properly maintained drainage systems capable of efficiently handling excessive rainfall. The case t seems gets compounded in case of #Gurugran where even an hour of rainfall wrecks havoc. 


2. Encroachment of Water Bodies: The unchecked encroachment of lakes, rivers, and wetlands reduces natural water absorption areas. This leads to increased surface runoff and exacerbates flooding and waterlogging problems.


3. Poor #WasteManagement: Improper waste disposal practices, including littering and inadequate garbage collection, contribute to clogged drains and sewer systems. #Irresponsible #plastic  #waste #discharge  by citizens is one major cause. By doing that, we only end up making life worse for ourselves. As such things, if done by each household will neutralize even best of the waste management and drainage clearance mechanisms. This calls for a self consciousness, on what one is disposing in the drain. 

This hampers the efficient flow of rainwater and exacerbates flooding risks.


4. #productivity #quality #planning Reduction in Urban Green Spaces -  The absence of sufficient green spaces in cities has led to reduced natural capacity for extra water absorption. Concretes all around, with limited permeable surfaces increases the risk of water logging and flooding.

#infrastructure #water #wastemanagement #concrete #occupiers #corporates #urbanplanning

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