The suspended XEN (Executive Engineer) of the waterworks department in Varanasi stated that it was the corporation's fault. The minister suspended him, saying the pump was closed due to flooding.

The suspended Executive Engineer (XEN) of the waterworks department in Varanasi has questioned the actions of Urban Development Minister AK Sharma. He claims that the negligence of the municipal corporation was the reason for the waterlogging, and this blame is being placed on him. The pump was shut down on August 20 after correspondence. This is done every year due to flooding. If everyone knew about it, then how can I be at fault? Following his claim, Dainik Bhaskar reported that the 140 MLD pump house was closed in Chaukaghat.