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Bhopal Streets Choked as Sanitation Workers Strike
6 Nov
Summary
- Garbage collection suspended for second consecutive day.
- Overflowing dustbins and waste heaps visible across city.
- Strike may extend to water supply if demands aren't met.
Sanitation workers in Bhopal have continued their indefinite strike for a second consecutive day, plunging the state capital into a garbage crisis during Diwali preparations. Streets in both new and old Bhopal are now lined with overflowing dustbins and uncollected waste, impacting residential colonies and market areas. The Bhopal Municipal Corporation's health wing has been difficult to reach, exacerbating the problem.
Residents are expressing dismay as the city grapples with a significant sanitation issue just before Diwali. Some areas have resorted to burning accumulated waste, raising concerns about air pollution. The strike affects all 85 wards and 21 zones, with the city generating approximately 900 tonnes of garbage daily.
The situation is poised to worsen as employee unions have threatened to halt water supply from Friday if their demands are not addressed. With over 4 lakh tap connections in Bhopal, a disruption could affect numerous households. The municipal administration is urged to intervene swiftly to resolve the civic mess.
