Ep 82- Swimming In Living Rooms- Bengaluru Floods (Special Interview With Dr. Anjal Prakash, Research Director, Bharti Institute of Public Policy, ISB)

You must have come across some news article or photo or video of the recent rainfall and flooding situation in Bengaluru. Water entered the living rooms and basements of some living communities and people had to be evacuated in boats and tractors. There are multiple reasons behind this situation. Starting with lakes being converted to layouts, encroachment of storm water drains and climate change.I'm thankful to Dr. Anjal Prakash, Research Director and Adjunct Associate Professor,  Bharti Institute of Public Policy  Indian School of Business and IPCC author who shared his insights on many questions that I had regarding this situation. The interaction was facilitated by The Koll Science Foundation whose mission is to advance the synergetic progress of science and society.Don't miss the special episode.Notes:1. The Koll Science Foundation2. Bharti Institute of Public Policy3. IPCC4. How lakes turned layouts caused flooding in Bengaluru5. Encroachment of storm water drains in BengaluruInstagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: [email protected]