📌 Why in News?
Many Indian cities do not possess fully separate storm-water and sewer networks. Wastewater entering drains reduces their effective capacity.
During heavy rain, mixed sewage and storm water may overflow onto roads and homes. The result is not just waterlogging but contamination by pathogens.
Syllabus & Relevance
Paper: GS-2
Theme: Social Issues
Static Foundation
Urban flooding is consequently linked to public health, sanitation and environmental justice.
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