GURUGRAM: Some residents of Sector 102 have raised concerns about pools of stagnant water in vacant plots in the area.
The pools have become breeding grounds for mosquitoes and pose a health hazard to people living in the vicinity, they said. They have demanded anti-larvae drives and fogging in the area.
The residents said rainwater and excess water from sewage treatment plants (STPs) has accumulated in vacant plots.The lack of a drainage network and authorities neglecting maintenance of the area has added to the problem, they alleged. “In the absence of adequate civic infrastructure, rainwater has flowed onto several plots for the past couple of weeks. Private tankers also dump treated sewage water here regularly,” said Capt Rakesh Kumar (retd), a resident of Oyster Grande.
Some residents alleged that despite several complaints, the authorities concerned are not paying any heed to their problems. Dr Rao Parikshit, a resident of Gurugram Greens, said: “We have been raising the matter on social media and other platforms, but nothing has been done so far.”
He added, “With the rising number of dengue, malaria and chikungunya cases, the authorities need to be proactive before an outbreak happens. Regular fogging is required as the chance of spread of vector-borne diseases is high. Over 3,000 families are living here in several housing societies.”
When approached, Hariom Attri, the joint commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram, said they have already prepared a schedule for a fogging drive across all zones. “I will also ask the official concerned to look into the problem and ensure fogging in the area. One can file a complaint at the helpline 18001801817,” he said.
Meanwhile, officials from the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) said the transfer of drainage and sewerage networks in the area to them hasn’t been completed yet.
“We are already expediting the matter with the authorities concerned,” an officer said.
