Bengaluru relies on pourakarmikas for cleanup three days after rain
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 12:50 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
Three days after heavy rain, Bengaluru's municipal authorities continue cleanup efforts, mobilising pourakarmika (sanitation workers) to clear flooded streets and remove debris. The city faces challenges due to waterlogging in low‑lying wards, and officials say progress is steady though residents remain frustrated.
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