Civic safety
Civic hazards — potholes, flooding, broken infrastructure — have standard reporting routes. Document with photo + location.
Applies across India. Civic numbers may differ by city. Last reviewed 18 August 2026.
If it just happened
- Photograph the hazard with landmark context so the location is unambiguous.
- If it's an active electrical hazard (live wire, transformer sparking), call 112 first and back away 10m+.
- For flooding or sewage overflow, avoid contact — stagnant water carries leptospirosis risk.
Reduce the risk
- After rain, watch for unfamiliar potholes at night — they fill and look solid.
- If a streetlight has been out for > 3 days in your block, it is a reportable safety issue.
Report and follow up
- Delhi: MCD 311 app or 1800-11-0093. Bengaluru: BBMP Sahaaya 2.0 app.
- Pan-India civic helpline: 1800-345-1800.
- Tag your state Twitter handle with #PotholeReport-style hashtags — often triggers faster action.
Official sources
This is general public-safety information for India, last reviewed 18 August 2026. It is not legal, medical, or emergency advice. Always follow official instructions from police, hospitals, and the numbers above. Absence of reports is never safety.