125 out of 800 lakes in Bengaluru have dried up due to severe summer, with 25 more at risk.

125 of 800 lakes in Bengaluru have dried up, revealing the severity of this year's summer, with another 25 lakes at risk. Of the 125 dried lakes, 100 are in the Bengaluru Urban district and 25 in BBMP limits. Some lakebeds have been transformed into makeshift cricket pitches. Six lakes in Bengaluru Urban district are currently at full capacity, while 19 are between 50% and 90% full.

May 06, 2024
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