KARACHI:
The sewerage system in the town of Koshk is in a horrible condition due to the negligence of the Municipal Corporation Turbat. People in the locality have faced several challenges because of faulty pipelines. Garbage and polythene waste is left on the footpath, which clogs the pipelines. There are no maintenance facilities to clean the pedestrian paths and ensure that pipelines are not choked.
These unhygienic conditions can lead to outbreak of malaria and other seasonal diseases. To avoid getting infected with diseases, many children have stayed home and missed out on school. The spillover of wastewater has caused the water to seep into the roads resulting in breakage. In addition, waste piles on streets have further crowded the narrow roads.
The terrible condition of sewerage and drainage in Koshk requires immediate attention from relevant authorities to improve the situation. Many people have reached out to the Municipal Corporation to resolve the issue. However, no actions have been taken yet. I request the authorities concerned to take stringent and pragmatic measures to resolve this issue.
Noroz Iqbal
Koshk
Published in The Express Tribune, September 23rd, 2021.
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