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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (DV)

Mangaluru, Mar 13: The pathetic underground drainage pipeline system near State Bank which is seeping sewage water has created an unbearable stench in the area, causing distress to workers who are dwelling in the government quarters of Lady Goshen and Wenlock hospitals nearby.

Unfortunately, residents living in the six quarters are made to suffer due to poor drainage connection from their houses to the main drainage pipeline.

The water which is released from these houses does not flow freely to the main drain, instead, it is seeping out after creating artificial flood inside bathrooms and toilets and creating foul smell.

The residents are suffering due to the poor pipeline from past several days. The stagnant water has also become a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

Speaking to daijiworld, a resident of the quarters who did not want to be named, said, "Despite several complaints to the superintendent of Lady Goshen hospital, the problem still persists. Now it is very difficult for the residents to lead a normal life in such a situation. When the dirty water is released from the houses, it is not going to the main pipeline due to blockage in the pipe. The poor quality and blockage in the pipeline has afftected the flow of water. Stagnant water in the pipe has been flowing out from the toilets in the houses and creating unbearable stench."

When contacted, Mangaluru South MLA J R Lobo told daijiworld, "This issue has not come to my notice. I will ask MCC engineers to visit the spot and inspect."

Superintendent of Lady Goshen hospital Dr Savitha said, "This issue has come to my notice. I have already written to Nirmithi Kendra to take up the work. We will sort out this problem very soon."