India’s Silicon City Records Highest Fatalities for Sixth Consecutive Year Due to Civic Failures

Potholes: Large potholes on roads become even more dangerous during the monsoon season. Two-wheeler riders often lose control while trying to avoid them, resulting in falls or collisions with lorries and buses, sometimes leading to fatalities.

Electrical accidents: Hanging power lines and poorly secured transformers in public places continue to claim innocent lives due to inadequate safety measures.

Open drains: During the rainy season, overflowing canals and drains increase the risk of people falling into open manholes or uncovered drains, leading to serious injuries and deaths.

Lack of coordination: There is poor coordination between civic agencies such as BBMP, BESCOM, and BWSSB in Bengaluru. When one department digs up a road, another often delays repairs for months. This lack of synchronisation has become a major inconvenience and a safety hazard for citizens.

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