Sunkalpalya Lake in Bengaluru has shrunk by nearly 75% over the past decade, with residents blaming blocked stormwater inlets and encroachments for its current dry state despite recent rains. Discover the ongoing crisis and the local community. Locals allege road widening has eaten into the lake’s area. Despite previous desilting and official inspections, they fear persistent neglect could encourage fresh encroachments and erase this neighbourhood landmark altogether.