The New Indian Express 13.10.2010
Water woes at Dattatreya Temple
The residents, especially those staying at Muneswara Block and Veeranna Ashrama Road, are facing a lot of problems due to irregular water supply. The BBMP authorities have taken up measures to mitigate water shortage problems. As part of these measures, the authorities have constructed a few mini-water tanks at various locations but have failed to pump water to these tanks from borewells. ‘‘What is the use of these borewells when we are not getting water?’’ asks V Ramakrishna, a resident.
Many cross roads are yet to be asphalted and a few of them are too narrow thus causing a lot of inconvenience to the motorists.
Heaps of garbage is a common sight at Muneeswara Block and other areas. Many open drains require immediate attention of the BBMP authorities. Most of them are either filled with silt or choked with debris.
‘‘The garbage cleaning is not up to the mark. The other problem is that no effort has been made to clean the drains. The choked drains have become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. The footpath needs to be strengthened for the benefit of pedestrians,’’ said Kanakamahalakshmi, a housewife.
She said that BWSSB authorities have to take measures to supply water before 10 PM. ‘‘We have to stay awake throughout night waiting for water. The BWSSB also collects hefty amount towards supplying water. We have to pay `450 per month,’’ she said.
The BBMP authorities have ensured that the storm water drain is kept free from garbage and debris. However, the corporator was unavailable for comments.
