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Bengaluru's Iconic 'Bookworm' Bookstore Suffers Major Losses After Heavy Rain

Flash floods and hailstorms destroy 5,000 books worth Rs 14 lakh as city infrastructure struggles under intense weather

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Bengaluru's beloved Bookworm bookstore lost approximately 5,000 books valued at Rs 14 lakh after severe thunderstorms and clogged drainage caused flash flooding.
The local community has rallied on social media to offer support to the shop's proprietor.

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Bengaluru's beloved Bookworm bookstore lost approximately 5,000 books valued at Rs 14 lakh after severe thunderstorms and clogged drainage caused flash flooding. The local community has rallied on social media to offer support to the shop's proprietor.

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