Letters to THE EDITOR: Drainage Cleaning

Drainage cleaning

I would like to draw attention to the issue of drainage cleaning by the municipal corporation in the city, where the debris is left in the open for days after the cleaning. Recently, this issue has been creating great difficulties and hazards for the people in different corners of the city. It is because of the procrastination and negligence of the authorities and sanitation workers that huge piles of debris are contributing to the cause of severe air pollution in our milieu. In most places, the debris is kept very close to the drains; therefore, when it rains, the debris again moves back into the drains, resulting in more drain clogging and muddy roads. The stinky and foul odour of the waste not only pollutes the air but also carries abundant airborne bacteria and communicable diseases. The government has initiated a scheme with the aim of providing basic amenities to urban local bodies, such as road cleaning and drainage, with mechanical devices. Despite the inauguration of such a great initiative, the scheme has not been able to live up to the public’s expectations. Hence, I would like to urge our Municipal Corporation to take effective measures towards orchestrating improved drainage cleaning and finish the cleaning services within a convenient period of time.

Ananya Sarmah Bharadhwaj,

Cotton University.