Summary:
A senior official from handling matters related to Zone 1 says that a work order has been issued for cleaning the stormwater drain. The residents of West Ponnagaram Second Street in ward 14 say that the channel remains untouched for 20 years now. The stormwater drain is a cesspool of diseases. more-inWest Ponnagaram’s stormwater drain located right behind the large expanse of Arapalayam bus stand is a ‘sight to behold.’Colourful plastic bags have taken over the drain, forming a solid road-like layer. At night, residents of West Ponnagaram Third Street allege that thieves use this bridge to cross over and escape..