Faridabad suffers due to poor civic amenities

Filthy civic conditions continue to haunt almost all residential and commercial areas in Faridabad. Despite multiple complaints, the issues of choked sewers and wastewater wastewater waterlogging the streets in a majority of colonies remain unresolved. Unattended waste can also be seen dumped on the main roads of the city. One such area is near the Old Faridabad Railway station crossing in the NIT zone. The area lies within two kms from the Municipal Corporation (MC) office. It is a shame that the MC is still ignorant of the problem. It seems as if the authorities do not step out of the office at all to assess the ground reality of the civic amenities being provided to the residents. It is an ironical situation as the city has been the given the tag of Smart City, with at least four agencies to take care of the development works, but the amenities being provided are not up to the mark. Ajay Bahl, Faridabad

Garbage heaps dot Kaithal roads

Contrary to the tall claims of the district administration and municipal council authorities on improving sanitation in Kaithal, the situation is going from bad to worse. Heaps of garbage can be seen dotting multiple localities —Town area, Kaithal-Patiala Road bypass, Khanouri road bypass, New Karnal Road and Ambala road outside the old bus stand among other places. Stray animals, including cows, dogs and pigs can be seen scrounging for food in those dumps. Such heaps of garbage pose a risk to both humans and animals as they become a breeding ground for flies. Not only this, but the silt removed from the nullahas on the Ambala road has still not lifted after three weeks. Residents want measures to be implemented as soon as possible. Satish Seth, Kaithal

Sewer water overflowing in Gurugram

The sewer water in Badshahpur, Gurugram, is overflowing, leading to a foul smell. It has become impossible to pass through Tyagi colony. The authorities concerned must get the needful done and get the water cleared at the earliest before any breakout of any water-borne disease in the areas. Subhash C Taneja, Gurugram

Limit dumping sites in Panchkula

The kitchen waste thrown at various places in Sector 20, Panchkula, attracts canine and bovine strays. The sector has over a hundred big group housing complexes, besides Fatehpur and Kundi villages. Such strays roaming freely on roads are a threat to pedestrians and commuters. The number of dumping sites in the city needs to be limited and gated enclosures should be provided to stop the movement of animals. The gated tubewell stations could be extended for the purpose.

Lalit Bharadwaj, Panchkula

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