Bengaluru, June 10 -- Bengaluru is once again grappling with a mounting garbage crisis, with heaps of uncollected waste piling up across several parts of the city, raising concerns among residents and civic activists. The problem has intensified with the onset of the monsoon, as unattended garbage is emitting a foul smell and creating unhygienic conditions in residential and commercial areas.

Residents complain that garbage collection services have become highly irregular over the past two months, forcing many households to store waste for extended periods. In several localities, accumulated waste has spilled onto roads, creating inconvenience for pedestrians and motorists alike.

The situation has become particularly alarming as rainwat...