Video of woman sweeping outside fifth-floor balcony ledge goes viral ahead of Diwali

As Diwali nears, homes get a round of cleaning, painting and decoration. Everyone puts in effort in their own way, and some take special care to make every corner shine. A video has now surfaced of a woman who appears to risk her life for the sake of cleaning.

The video is going viral on social media, and netizens are stunned. Cleaning the outer part of a balcony is usually difficult, so many people use a broom or other tools to reach it. This woman chose a very different way.

The video shows the woman standing on a slope on the outer side of a fifth-floor balcony of a building. She has a broom in her hand and is cleaning the outer area. At the spot where she stands, the slightest loss of balance could have sent her plunging straight down. Even so, she is seen cleaning calmly and without fear.

The video was shared on social media by Rupali Mhapsekar. She wrote a sarcastic caption: "Such courage for Diwali cleaning! A 21-gun salute to safety". The woman's face is not visible in the video, but the broom in her hand and her cleaning are clearly seen.

After the video went viral, social media users reacted in different ways. Some praised the woman's dedication to her work while poking fun at it, while many expressed concern for her safety.

One woman user wrote that there was no need to take such a risk, as the outer part would be cleaned by the rain anyway. Another user made a joke referring to Yamraj. One user called it "Mission Possible", while another spoke of the woman's dedication to her work.

Keeping the home clean on Diwali is important, but endangering one's life for it is not right. Special care should be taken when cleaning balconies, windows and outer walls of high-rise buildings. Instead of standing on the outer side oneself, it is better to use safe equipment or take the help of trained staff.

For now, the video remains a talking point on social media, and many are saying that enthusiasm for Diwali cleaning should not cost lives.