Urban flooding has become a persistent and growing challenge in Indian cities, withBengaluru experiencing increasingly frequent and disruptive flood events. In 2024,Bengaluru faced severe floods with over 2,000 homes submerged citywide. BruhatBengaluru Mahanagara Palike(BBMP) reported that 157 mm of rainfall was recorded inthe Yelahanka area within six hours, resulting in the flooding of over 1,030 homes. Heavyrainfall led to widespread waterlogging and traffic congestion, severely affecting dailymobility and resulting in temporary road closures across the city. While climate change and erratic monsoons are contributing factors, the underlying issues stem fromlongstanding systemic gaps in planning, land use, and infrastructure management.