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Diwali aftermath: Gurugram streets buried in festive waste
10 Nov
Summary
- Firecracker debris piled up on Gurugram streets after Diwali.
- Residents report irregular sweeping and worker shortages.
- Civic officials cite worker leave and deployment issues.
Following Diwali, Gurugram's streets and residential areas were found covered in firecracker wrappers and burnt debris, leading to sanitation concerns. Residents in sectors like 46 and 21 reported that festive waste compounded existing garbage issues, with delayed clean-up efforts due to irregular sweeping and a shortage of sanitation workers.
Concerns about insufficient manpower for cleaning have been ongoing, with a significant portion of some sectors not receiving regular attention. The festive waste has made the need for consistent sweeping even more critical. Areas near markets and office complexes also showed signs of neglect, with festive waste adding to informal dumping grounds.
Civic officials acknowledged sanitation worker shortages, partly due to staff travelling for Diwali, but assured that the situation is expected to improve once workers return. Plans to hire additional workers through private contractors are underway, with full deployment anticipated by the end of November.
