Bandhan Bank employee shows neck-deep water outside Gujarat house: ‘I couldn’t reach my workplace’
A Bandhan Bank employee in Valsad, Gujarat, shared a viral video showing severe waterlogging outside his home following heavy rainfall. Despite the disruption to his commute, he praised local authorities for their quick response to the flooding.
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A man from Valsad, Gujarat has shared a video that shows him standing in neck-deep water in front of his housing society. Shivam Singh told Hindustantimes.com that the video was filmed on July 23, after a night of rainfall led to severe waterlogging in his neighbourhood.Singh, a Bandhan Bank employee, had to take a leave from work as he was unable to commute due to the water level. He said the waterlogging was accompanied by two days of power cut.However, he praised the quick action of authorities for managing the situation, saying the water level has now receded.What happened in ValsadAccording to Shivam Singh, his video was filmed at Akshardham Residency, a society in Mograwadi, Valsad, Gujarat. The now-viral clip shows him standing in water that nearly reaches his neck. “This is my society, guys,” he says in the clip, speaking in Hindi.
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