Graphic Reflections

Look closely at any city street drain in India and chances are you will see litter in it. Drains in India—meant to channelise rain water and some even to divert rainwater to rainwater harvesting pits—end up becoming extended litter bins some of which are not cleaned for months. People find it very convenient to toss waste in drains and many sweepers find it easier dump collected waste in the closest drain than to carry it to the nearest municipal waste bin. Flooding of streets in India after heavy rains is often attributed to drains clogged with litter and many clogged drains end up becoming puddles where mosquitoes breed. Street drains in India (well, look at it positively or negatively), seem to perform at least one more role than they were meant to!