There is a flood like situation due to heavy rains in Valsad, Gujarat. A video of a bank employee has gone viral, in which he is expressing his helplessness of not being able to go to work, immersed in water up to his neck. This incident has sparked a debate on granting leave to employees in case of emergency.
After heavy rains in Gujarat, there is a flood like situation and normal life has been badly affected. Meanwhile, a video of a bank employee from Valsad is becoming increasingly viral on social media. In the video, this employee is immersed in water up to his neck on the road outside his house and is expressing his helplessness that he cannot go to work.
‘I have the key to the bank, but…’
This video has been shared by Shivam Singh, Chief Relationship Officer of Bandhan Bank on his Instagram handle. Shivam lives in Akshardham Residency Society of Mograwadi in Valsad, Gujarat. In the video, he tells that as soon as he comes out of the house, the water is filled to a dangerous level, hence it is not possible to go to the office. “I have the keys to the bank, but there is no way to reach there,” he said.
Shivam told that this video was made at 7 am on July 23 after it rained overnight. Due to waterlogging, traffic in the area had come to a complete standstill and people’s daily life had become difficult. It is clearly visible in the video that the water on the road has reached neck level.
‘Give leave to employees’
After the video went viral, a new debate has erupted on social media. Many users wrote that in such emergency situations, companies should give leave to employees. People said that employee safety is more important than trying to reach work in such a dangerous environment. Some people also demanded that companies should adopt other easier ways of working, such as work from home, for those working in flood-affected areas.
According to reports, due to heavy rains in many parts of Gujarat, roads have been submerged in water and traffic has almost come to a complete standstill. The administration has advised people living in low-lying areas to be extremely cautious and avoid non-essential travel.