Heavy rain causes a deluge of problems, ruins celebrations
The Hindu
Rainwater mixed with sewage floods Prakash Rao Colony in Pulianthope
Persistent waterlogging, that too rainwater mixed with sewage, has dampened the festive spirit of people living in Prakash Rao Colony in Pulianthope. The residential locality has been experiencing frequent sewage overflow over several years, with the situation worsening following rains.
“It is Deepavali but we cannot wear new clothes and step out nor can children burst firecrackers due to the dirty water stagnating in front of our houses. In fact, water has entered many of the houses,” said Jagadesh, a resident. There are nearly 300 houses in the colony.
Amaravathi, who has been living here for over three decades, said each time the sewage overflows, they had to call the authorities to drain it. “The pipelines have not been replaced and the road has not been re-laid. If we use the water pumps at our homes, we get drinking water mixed with sewage,” she said.