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Managing monsoon stormwater in Bhutan’s urban landscapes: A sustainable perspective

Aug 30, 2025 4 mins read
Managing monsoon stormwater in Bhutan’s urban landscapes: A sustainable perspective

Urbanisation increases impervious surfaces by transforming the natural and permeable land to impervious surfaces like roads, parking lots and buildings. These impervious and hard surfaces prevent rainwater from draining naturally into the ground, causing it to run off rapidly into waterways, leading to increased flooding risk in urban areas.

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