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Sewage Woes Plague Residents: Roads Turn into Stinking Rivers
16 Jan
Summary
- Recurring sewer overflows contaminate internal roads, creating health risks.
- Improper waste management near Som Bazaar leads to flies and stray animals.
- Damaged manholes and below-road-level school building pose safety hazards.
Residents are facing persistent sewer overflows, particularly in densely populated lanes, leading to sewage contaminating roads and creating foul odors. This unsanitary environment raises concerns about the risk of disease. The situation is compounded by improper solid waste handling near the Som Bazaar area, where garbage accumulation attracts flies and stray animals.
Further compounding these issues are damaged manholes left unrepaired after sewer cleaning, creating uneven road surfaces hazardous to pedestrians and two-wheelers. Concerns also extend to potential drinking water contamination due to the proximity of sewer lines to water pipelines. A village school building now lies below road level after elevation work, directing rainwater towards it and creating unhygienic conditions for children.
Officials have acknowledged these concerns and directed multiple departments to focus on sanitation and environmental health. Actions include prohibiting dumping on roads, issuing directions for re-concretization of damaged manholes, and completing pending sewer and water supply works by the end of February. Intensive cleaning of the village is also mandated within three days.
