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Coimbatore Drains Choked by Waste, Threatening Lake Health
11 Aug
Summary
- Wastewater drains near Periyakulam are clogged with solid waste.
- Plastic and household garbage restrict water flow into the lake.
- Corporation officials promise action to clear accumulated waste.
Drains carrying wastewater towards Periyakulam in Coimbatore are heavily obstructed by solid waste. This situation along the Selvapuram-Perur Bypass Road poses a significant environmental concern due to open dumping and inadequate maintenance. Residents have reported that plastic, household garbage, and other debris are filling the drains, severely impeding water movement.
Several points along the bypass road are affected, with drains channeling water from nearby residential areas and stormwater systems into the lake. Environmental activists highlight the risk of an unhygienic environment and the negative impact on the waterbody. They stress the need for regular cleaning and monitoring, urging an end to open dumping into these crucial drainage channels.
A senior Corporation official has acknowledged the problem and assured that the civic body will implement measures to clear the accumulated waste from the drains.
