An official in charge of the civic body claimed that they had carried out works to control mosquitoes in and outside of residential areas that are densely populated.
Coimbatore: Moderate rainfall in the city has not only made water stagnate in potholes but has also created enough breeding ground for mosquitoes, thus causing a risk of vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue.
The impact of the arrival of the northeast monsoon did not stop there, since residents complained of the breeding mosquitoes in uncovered spaces, drains, and sewage discharges which forced them to stay inside closed doors to prevent diseases.
However, officials from the Health Department and the Corporation limit claim that they had taken steps to prevent such diseases and have brought such places under their scanners. “Most of the places in and around Siddhapudur have become a breeding place for mosquitoes, and we are forced to stay indoors to prevent ourselves from getting infected,†lamented Manikandan, a resident from the locality.
Speaking to SimpliCity, an official in charge of the civic body said that they had carried out works to control mosquitoes in and outside of residential areas that are densely populated. Another resident from Vadavalli said that most places where sewage overflow stagnates had become a potential threat to spreading diseases.
“We have written to the Civic Department but in vain. However, we have decided to control larvae-breeding in our areas. Officials say they have made preparations, but we can't see any of them getting implemented by them," fumed Arumugam, a resident of Vadavalli.
In response to the allegations by residents, civic officials in Coimbatore refrained from any comment.
The impact of the arrival of the northeast monsoon did not stop there, since residents complained of the breeding mosquitoes in uncovered spaces, drains, and sewage discharges which forced them to stay inside closed doors to prevent diseases.
However, officials from the Health Department and the Corporation limit claim that they had taken steps to prevent such diseases and have brought such places under their scanners. “Most of the places in and around Siddhapudur have become a breeding place for mosquitoes, and we are forced to stay indoors to prevent ourselves from getting infected,†lamented Manikandan, a resident from the locality.
Speaking to SimpliCity, an official in charge of the civic body said that they had carried out works to control mosquitoes in and outside of residential areas that are densely populated. Another resident from Vadavalli said that most places where sewage overflow stagnates had become a potential threat to spreading diseases.
“We have written to the Civic Department but in vain. However, we have decided to control larvae-breeding in our areas. Officials say they have made preparations, but we can't see any of them getting implemented by them," fumed Arumugam, a resident of Vadavalli.
In response to the allegations by residents, civic officials in Coimbatore refrained from any comment.