The Real Reason Indian Cities Flood

<p>Why do Indian cities flood every monsoon? Is it really just because of too much rain?Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Chennai and other Indian cities are facing increasingly severe urban flooding, water scarcity and extreme weather. But what if the problem isn’t only the rain but what we have done to the places where that rain was supposed to go?In this episode of Good Gobar Show, Nishant Parashar sits down with Ramveer Tanwar, popularly known as the “Pond Man of India”, to uncover the hidden connection between disappearing ponds, wetlands, urbanisation, flooding, groundwater and India’s growing water crisis.About Host: Nishant Parashar, Founder of engage4more &amp; Good Gobar Show.He has also been recognised for his water-conservation work, including being featured in Mann Ki Baat, and has received recognition such as the Water Champion Award 2024–25. IN THIS EPISODE, WE ASK:Why are Indian cities drowning?Why does Gurugram flood after relatively short spells of rain?Are disappearing ponds and wetlands making urban flooding worse?What happens when natural drainage systems are replaced by concrete?Can restoring ponds actually help prevent urban flooding?Why are Indian cities facing floods and droughts at the same time?Is Chennai’s water crisis a warning for other Indian cities?Can ponds and wetlands help cities prepare for extreme climate events?Why is groundwater recharge not always as simple as it sounds?Can badly planned development increase both water scarcity and flood risk?What can Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Chennai and other rapidly growing cities learn from water conservation?</p><p><br></p><p>#NepalFloods #NepalFlood #FlashFlood #GoodGobarShow #NishantParashar #RamveerTanwar #PondManOfIndia #UrbanFlooding #IndiaFloods #ClimateCrisis #PondRestoration #Groundwater #SustainableCities #UrbanPlanning #Environment #India<br></p>