Wild growth goes unchecked in Ambala

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Wild growth goes unchecked in Ambala

Wild growth in vacant plots in Sector-9, Ambala City, has failed to draw the attention of the authorities. These plots have become hideouts for reptiles, stray animals and breeding place for mosquitoes. With the monsoon nearing, small spells of rain have been causing inconvenience to residents. People are also facing hardships owing to the choked sewerage system. The authorities have failed to address the concerns of the residents. Where are stakeholders of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan who have been publicising the programme? Is it just a show-off? I hope the authorities will take cognizance of the issue and take action. Gian P Kansal, Sector-9, Ambala City

Need for underground power cables

With reference to ‘Cars damaged, 13-hr outage in Panchkula’ (Chandigarh Tribune, May 31), it was worrisome to learn that high-velocity winds with heavy rain on Saturday evening resulted not only in unprecedented outage of power supply (lasting for 13 to 18 hours) in various sectors of the city, but the district also suffered loss worth lakhs as electricity poles, transformers and power cables were damaged. While nothing much can be done about the nature’s impending fury in all such cases, it’s high time that the city’s electricity department seriously consider underground cable system. Moreover, it must be ensured that senior officials of the electricity department invariably respond to the ‘emergency’ calls of the adversely affected residents instead of leaving the hapless callers in lurch as usually happens in such a precarious situation. Kumar Gupt, Panchkula

Dept not paying heed

Ever since gusty winds and rain lashed Panchkula city on Saturday evening, power supply has become highly erratic and the department concerned has been playing “hide and seek”. The electricity complaint centre (1800 180 1550) is also not of much help. It is the need of the hour to lay cables underground to prevent power outages. The authorities must make a comprehensive plan in coordination with all stakeholders. Vinayak G, Panchkula

Power cuts add to woes

Residents of Gurugram district, especially of 46A DLF phase 2 Vipul Garden and 48 22 Palm Vihar, are facing the problem of frequent power cuts. Due to long cuts, power back up is used, which costs Rs 17 per unit in place Rs 8 per unit. The DHBVN must take action at the earliest. Subhash C Taneja, Gurugram