LDA, LMC in slumber as localities grapple with waterlogging
Constant waterlogging in several areas of the state capital has caused misery for residents. Though there has not been heavy rainfall in the city for the past few days, Nehru Enclave, Faizullaganj, Arjun Ganj, Indira Nagar, Khargapur, Gomti Nagar Extension and several other areas are waterlogged.
Residents complain that they are at risk of catching communicable diseases on account of rainwater accumulation in open areas. Residents of Nehru Enclave, Anju Varshney and Ravi Srivastava said rainwater accumulation in an empty ground in their area could be a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Anju Varshney was apprehensive that kids could fall ill due to mosquito breeding. Both residents reported the issue to the authorities, including the LDA and LMC, but no action was taken. Ravi Srivastava said he informed additional municipal commissioner Pankaj Srivastava but to no avail.
Vikas Tiwari, a resident of Gomti Nagar Extension, said. “Waterlogging just after rainfall is a major issue in our area. When we complained to the senior officials of the LMC, a team arrived.They made some videos and then left.”
Mamta Tripathi of Faizullaganj said, “We have never seen any work being done in our area to address the mosquito problem. About 50 people in our area are unwell due to this issue. We raised this concern several times, but senior officials have never acted. The work done by the officials is never reflected. We have also written a letter to chief minister Yogi Adityanath, regarding the lack of action by the departments concerned.”
Akash Tripathi, a resident of Khargapur, said waterlogging for several days made it difficult to walk in the evening due to mosquitoes. He too said the issue was raised with the officials of Zone 4, but remained unresolved .
Additional municipal commissioner Pankaj Srivastava was not available for comment.