Bengaluru Civic Workers Clean Flooded Drains with Bare Hands; Video Sparks Outrage

Bengaluru civic workers face unsafe conditions unclogging flooded drains amidst heavy rains, sparking social media outrage for better safety measures

Bengaluru has been experiencing heavy rains over the past few days, causing severe flooding in several parts of the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that heavy rains will continue in Bengaluru and surrounding districts of Karnataka until October 18. Due to the persistent downpour, civic workers have been working tirelessly to clear blockages in drains and remove stagnant water to reduce traffic congestion.

A video that recently went viral shows two civic workers on their hands and knees, cleaning out clogged drains near Bellandur, close to the Microsoft office. The video was shared by the Bengaluru Traffic Police, who warned commuters about slow-moving traffic in the area due to the flooding.

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The video has sparked outrage on social media, with many criticizing the unsafe conditions the workers face. Users pointed out that these workers lack basic safety gear such as gloves, shoes, helmets, and jackets, which are necessary to protect them from hazards like snakes, live wires, and other dangers present in floodwater. One user tagged Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. Shivakumar, urging the government to take immediate action to provide proper protective equipment. Civic workers need shoes, torch, jacket, and a helmet. These are basic things for their safety. They aren’t going to a stadium to play cricket that you hand them a t-shirt, one user commented.

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A doctor also weighed in, warning that such unsafe working conditions could lead to serious health risks like leptospirosis, a disease that can cause kidney damage, liver failure, and even death.

However, some social media users argued that the workers themselves often choose not to use the safety equipment provided, as they find it uncomfortable while working for long hours. Workers don’t wear them. They need to be educated, one user said. Another pointed out that many workers avoid gloves and shoes because they feel uncomfortable with the sweat when working all day.

The debate continues, with many calling for better safety measures and awareness to protect Bengaluru’s civic workers.