Residents of Sai Layout in Bengaluru's Horamavu are grappling with severe waterlogging and flooding, even before the monsoon season. Pre-monsoon rains submerged the area, leaving homes flooded and residents without access to clean water. The BBMP is working on temporary solutions like pumping water while a long-term project to restore the stormwater drain's width is underway with railway authorities.
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