India, May 20 -- Urban policy experts have offered mixed reactions to the formation of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), expressing both cautious optimism and concerns about its structure, governance, and potential impact on city planning and livability. The reactions come even as the city grapples with heavy flooding, with several areas submerged following torrential rains.

Experts see the GBA's promise of better coordination among key government bodies, like the Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA), Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), and Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), as a positive step toward tackling the city's recurring waterlogging issues.Also Read: Bengaluru floods: IT hub resembles Veni...