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Flood risk assessment is a critical component of urban planning and disaster management, especially in rapidly growing cities like Bangalore, India. This abstract provides an overview of the flood risk assessment in Bangalore, highlighting the key factors contributing to flood risks, the methods used for assessment, and the implications for sustainable urban development. Bangalore, often referred to as India's Silicon Valley, has witnessed unprecedented urbanization and population growth in recent decades. However, this rapid expansion has resulted in increased vulnerability to flooding, primarily due to unplanned development, inadequate stormwater drainage systems, and the encroachment of water bodies and floodplains. The city's topography, with its undulating terrain and several lakes, further exacerbates the flood risk. To address these challenges, comprehensive flood risk assessments have become essential. Such assessments incorporate data on rainfall patterns, land use, soil types, drainage infrastructure, and historical flood events. Advanced technologies like remote sensing, GIS (Geographic Information Systems), and hydrological modeling are instrumental in analyzing and predicting flood risks.