The Hindu·2 min read·medium
Drains leading to Periyakulam in Coimbatore clogged with solid waste
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The Hindu Bureau
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Residents in Coimbatore are reporting that drains leading to the Periyakulam lake are severely clogged with solid waste and plastic. Local authorities have promised to clear the debris, but activists emphasize the need for better monitoring to prevent environmental damage to the waterbody.
Drains carrying wastewater from nearby residential areas to Periyakulam along the Selvapuram–Perur Bypass Road in Coimbatore have been clogged with solid waste, raising concerns over open dumping and poor maintenance.
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