Sewage stagnation troubles residents in Manapparai
The Hindu
Residents of Manapparai face health hazards due to stagnant sewage water on Karmettupatti Road near Gandhi Nagar. Road users and an anganwadi with 50 children suffer from the foul odour and mosquito menace. Despite complaints, civic authorities have not taken action. The municipality will inspect the area and renovate the storm water drain.
TIRUCHI
Stagnation of sewage water on Karmettupatti Road near Gandhi Nagar in Manapparai has been posing health hazards for residents and road users.
The road is the main access point for the residents of Keelapoigaipatti, Seegampatti and Usilampatti villages in Manapparai. An anganwadi also functions close to the area, in which around 50 children are enrolled.
Road users complain that the condition has remained unchanged for a long time, creating an unpleasant atmosphere. The issue has been persistent for the past few months and, as a result, the cesspool has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes, insects and rodents, troubling commuters and residents in the vicinity.
“The discharge has only added to the mosquito menace in the area. Since there is a temple nearby, people who access the road face difficulties because of the foul odour,” said K. Mohamed Hussain, town secretary of the Communist Party of India.
Residents in the area are being troubled by the overpowering stench that pervades the area, and the problem is more pronounced during strong winds. “The stretch has now turned into foul-smelling place due to the absence of water flow. Garbage is also thrown directly into the stagnant water,” he added.
The residents complained that this had been the condition for the past few months, and despite repeated complaints, the civic authorities had not taken any action. They added that the sewage was stagnating in the lane as the drains were clogged, and there was no channel for the water to run off.
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