India, May 21 -- With Bengaluru grappling with frequent flooding, there's a growing consensus that conventional drainage solutions are no longer enough. Cities around the world are turning to innovative, integrated stormwater infrastructure that not only controls floods but also delivers environmental, economic, and social benefits.

From Japan's colossal underground flood chambers to China's nature-based 'sponge city' model, global examples offer valuable insights Bengaluru can draw from to build a more resilient and sustainable urban future, an analysis by Knight Frank India has said.

Bengaluru has recorded an average economic growth rate of 8.5% over the past decade. As a thriving hub for technology, banking, consulting, defence, and ...