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Madurai Residents Block Road Over Dirty Water Crisis
12 Sep
Summary
- Residents protested prolonged drinking water contamination and leakage for over a month.
- Traffic was blocked for an hour due to civic body inaction on water issues.
- Corporation officials promised immediate action and water tankers.
Commuters in Madurai experienced significant delays on Saturday morning as residents of Chitthalatchi Nagar staged a road blockade. The protest stemmed from over a month of persistent drinking water contamination and leakage, with blocked pipelines causing dirty water to stagnate on streets.
Demonstrators expressed frustration over the civic body's failure to address their repeated complaints. The stagnant water not only creates a health hazard but also disrupts daily life and commuting. Residents reported facing additional expenses by purchasing water cans due to the irregular supply.
The road blockade lasted for an hour, causing traffic snarls in surrounding areas. The protest concluded after corporation officials assured the residents that immediate measures would be implemented to clear leakages and resolve the water contamination issue. Water tankers will supply drinking water to the affected households until normal service is restored.
