Whitefield senior living community battles sewage, rainwater flooding
Residents of a senior living community in Whitefield, Bengaluru, are facing recurring sewage and rainwater flooding due to blocked natural drainage systems. The community claims that urban development and the obstruction of a nearby rajakaluve have left them vulnerable to environmental hazards.
Why it matters
This highlights the impact of rapid, unplanned urban development on local infrastructure and the quality of life for vulnerable populations.
“Each time it rains, instead of feeling happy about the weather, we, senior citizens, worry because from the parking to the gym, canteen, and the entire ground floor floods with sewage water, posing serious risks,” said Chitra Sampath, a resident of Athashri Apartments, a senior living community in Whitefield.
The flooding has become a recurring problem for the community during heavy rain, with sewage and stormwater entering the premises and collecting in the basement, where the parking area, gym, and canteen are located. Residents told The Hindu that the problem is linked to the way the natural drainage of the area has changed over the years, leaving the apartment complex, which lies at a relatively lower level, without a sufficient outlet for rainwater.
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