The city has witnessed rapid change in the last two decades and the fastest growth was observed in the last 10-12 years. However,  the development happened without any regulations or restrictions over which area should be developed, what kind of buildings should come up, and what material should be used. This resulted in a lot of violations.

On one side is unregulated concrete development, on the other side is the shrinkage of open spaces, parks and lakes. The lakes, which regulate the microclimate and keep the surroundings cool, have been lost over a period of time. More than 50% of lakes are now gone. So, the net result is that the city has become a radiation pocket, so more the radiation, more the water evaporates and the area becomes a vacuum. It sucks the clouds, especially rain-bearing clouds, so that’s why we’re experiencing these sudden outbursts last month.

Climate change is not limited by coastline. It will have an influence on dry areas too. 

I think its high time the government makes sure that the development of the city should affect the environment of the city.