Srinagar, Apr 17: Due to blockade of drainage system in Bhagwanpora area of Noor Bagh Srinagar, stench and garbage spilling all over the road and into the premises of houses have created health problems for people while concerned department is doing nothing to give a respite to the people.
Locals told Kashmir News Trust that filth and dirty water are all over on the link road and in the premises of the houses. “This is because of the faulty drainage system that the area has. The water from the drain has spilled all over the road and it has now become impossible to even walk on it,” said locals.
“The reason we are reporting this to your news agency is that, our endless pleas to the municipality has always been treated with a deaf ear, and so almost everyone has stopped bothering and have adjusted to the scenario,” they said adding that Covid-19 threat has kept the administration busy and no other matters are being considered important now.
The locals said that it has become difficult for them to spend time even inside the houses. “The foul smell emanating from the drain has made our lives hell. Even children are not able to concentrate on their studies,” they said and once again urged concerned department to repair the drainage system.
Meanwhile, locals from New Colony Shamabad area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district told KNT that from past week they are unable to get clean drinking water. “Last week, a 100 feet pipe line was damaged and since then 25 households are without drinking water. Water is flowing from the pipe but the concerned department, despite being categorized as essential one, is not bothering to repair the pipe,” they said and appealed DC Budgam to look into the matter. (KNT)
