Heavy rain left Bengaluru’s beloved Bookworm bookstore damaged, triggering a wave of local support. Customers kept visiting and buying books, while historian Ramachandra Guha stopped by, praised the owner’s resilience, and purchased books. The store’s staff thanked everyone for the concern and help, and restoration efforts are now underway to reopen the damaged space.
Bengaluru’s iconic bookstore BookWorm was devastated by heavy rains and thunderstorms that flooded its premises, destroying an estimated 5,000 books worth about Rs 14 lakh. Rainwater gushed in, worsened by clogged drainage, leaving shelves soaked and many books beyond repair. The heartbreaking incident sparked an outpouring of support online as readers rally to help the literary hub recover.
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