Urban News

Most of the drains are either filled with debris or choked with silt. The stagnant water has become a breeding place for mosquitoes thus making life miserable for the residents here. “We are suffering from fever due to mosquitoes. My neighbour has been hospitalized due to high fever,’’ said M Janu, a housewife residing at Murphy Town.

The unhygienic surroundings add to their woes. Heaps of garbage are seen at various street corners. “We want the BBMP authorities to take up cleaning of drains immediately. Our area has been neglected for many years,’’ said G Raja, a resident.

The pathetic condition of the market also requires immediate attention of the BBMP authorities. The acute shortage of water is another cause for concern for the residents of this area. “We are facing a lot of problems due to irregular supply of drinking water,’’ says V Gayathri, a housewife. Meanwhile, Savitha Ramesh, Corporator, has promised to take up the cleaning of drains shortly. “We have prepared a plan to take up development work. We are waiting for BBMP to release the funds for development work,’’ said Savitha. On the shortage of drinking water, the corporator said that efforts were being made to improve the water supply. “I am aware that water is not being supplied to a few areas. I will discuss with the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board authorities to ensure regular supply of water to all areas of Hoysalanagar ward,’’ the corporator said.

On the pathetic condition of the market, she said that the shops were constructed more than two years ago and no effort has been made to hand over these shops to the vegetable vendors. “I will take this issue up with the BBMP Commissioner,’’ she assured.