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Tiruchi Subway Seepage: A Year-Round Problem
24 Jan
Summary
- Subways in Tiruchi and Srirangam experience constant water seepage.
- Stagnant water poses health risks, including mosquito infestation.
- Authorities are addressing a pump motor fault causing recent water buildup.
Water seepage in the Edamalaipattipudur subway in Tiruchi has become a significant concern for residents and commuters. This issue has persisted since the road over bridge at Crawford was opened in 2014, with subways at Anbu Nagar and Edamalaipattipudur frequently experiencing water stagnation. Users, particularly those on two-wheelers, have reported being splashed by the accumulated water.
While authorities typically pump out excessive monsoon water, the Edamalaipattipudur subway remains wet year-round. Civic activists highlight the associated health risks, such as mosquito breeding grounds, and note that subways in Tiruchi and Srirangam generally suffer from this perennial seepage problem.
A senior Corporation official acknowledged the issue, attributing it partly to a high natural water table and possible sewage inflow. He confirmed a pump is installed for automatic water removal and that a recent motor fault may have caused the increased stagnation. He assured that the problem would be addressed swiftly.
