Green Cover Shrinks In Bengaluru

India Silicon Valley, Bengaluru is losing fast its green cover with urbanisation having risen by 125 per cent between 2000 and 2014.

4.6% - This is the pace of urbanising. Greater Bengaluru has witnessed a decline of vegetation and water bodies by 62 and 85 per cent respectively. 45% Urban land use for buildings, roads - has increased by 184 per cent, while vegetation decreased from 45 per cent to a mere 8.4 per cent.

The water bodies also diminished to a mere 0.74 per cent, a drastic fall of 85 per cent. The outskirts of the city towards northeast and southeast show numerous urban patches and irregular shapes.