Storm Drain in Delhi
A Delhi municipal worker in a faded blue uniform crouches beside a cracked concrete storm drain on a sun-bleached sidewalk, scrubbing soap residue from the grates with a stiff brush. The harsh winter noon light flattens the shadows, revealing the gritty texture of the wet pavement and the faded yellow road markings nearby. His canvas water bottle sits upright on the curb, reflecting the bright sky, while a plastic bucket of cleaning solution rests half-submerged in the runoff. A discarded spice tin lies nearby, crushed and rusted, ignored by the passing foot traffic. The mundane, essential labor of keeping the city’s infrastructure functional under the relentless glare of midday sun.
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