Bengaluru’s Cubbon Park and 250-Year-Old Lalbagh Garden Face Heat Crisis as Cities Swelter

Bengaluru’s Cubbon Park and 250-Year-Old Lalbagh Garden Face Heat Crisis as Cities Swelter

Bengaluru’s iconic green spaces are under mounting pressure as urban heat intensifies, threatening shade, clean air, and public relief for millions.

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Bengaluru’s famous Cubbon Park and Lalbagh Botanical Garden are at risk as cities across the region grow hotter, putting essential urban green spaces under growing pressure [5]. These parks have defined the city for generations and once offered shade and cool air even in the hottest months, when Bengaluru’s climate was cool enough to need a light jacket [5]. That comfort is now fading, and the loss of these parks would be felt far beyond their borders as urban green spaces become essential for shade, clean air, and relief from rising temperatures [5]. Lalbagh Botanical Garden is a historic green space more than 250 years old, while Cubbon Park remains a symbol of the city and holds deep memories for residents [5]. Last month, on a Sunday morning in Bengaluru, the stakes became even clearer [5].

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