Drains leading to Periyakulam in Coimbatore clogged with solid waste
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.
Why it matters
Improper waste management in urban drainage systems poses significant risks to local water security and public health by causing blockages and pollution.
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.
The drains are filled with plastic waste, household garbage and other debris, severely restricting the flow of water. Residents alleged that waste was being dumped openly into the drains and that the accumulated garbage was not being cleared regularly by the Corporation.
Saravanan, a regular walker near the lake, said the problem could be seen at several locations along the stretch. “There are drains at four different points along this road that carry water from nearby residential areas towards the lake. All of them have been affected by solid waste dumping. The Corporation should clear the garbage and take steps to prevent people from using the drains as dumping spots,” he said.
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