Download the app
← Latest news

Bengaluru Rain Turns Bookworm Into a Wet Book Fair Viral Fix

India
Published on 30 April 2026
Bengaluru Rain Turns Bookworm Into a Wet Book Fair Viral Fix

Netizens propose a clever way to rescue books

Heavy Bengaluru rains flooded Church Street and left Bookworm with thousands of water-damaged books, sparking an online backlash and sympathy wave. In response, netizens floated a “Wet Book Fair” concept to save remaining copies and involve the community in cleanup and redistribution. The flood has become a surprising test of how fast local book lovers can mobilize.

  • Church Street flooding submerged Bookworm and thousands of books
  • Images of soiled books sparked a swift viral response
  • Netizens suggested a “Wet Book Fair” to rescue and reuse books
  • Community efforts aim to limit losses and restore damaged stock
Read the full story at Republic

This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on RepublicRepublic

The full experience is on mobile.

Swipe through stories, personalise your feed, and save articles for later — all on the app.