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.
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