Pollution, poor sanitation continue to plague Vizag’s South Zone
Residents of Visakhapatnam's South Zone are facing severe health risks due to persistent pollution, poor sanitation, and inadequate drainage systems. Despite repeated complaints, local authorities have failed to provide a lasting solution to these civic issues.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing struggle for basic urban infrastructure and environmental health in rapidly developing regional cities.
Pollution, poor sanitation continue to plague Vizag’s South Zone left An uncovered and uncleared drain filled with stagnant water, construction debris and garbage poses a potential health hazard to residents at Velampeta in One Town, South Zone of Visakhapatnam. FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/uj4l37/article71608934.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/VSP19_OPEN_DRAIN%203.JPG V RAJU Visakhapatnam : Andhra Pradesh : 18/10/2026 : An uncovered and uncleared drain filled with stagnant, contaminated water, construction debris and garbage poses a potential health hazard to residents, with the stagnant water providing a breeding ground for mosquitoes at Velampeta in One Town, South Zone of Visakhapatnam on Sunday Photo: V RAJU / THE HINDU VISAKHAPATNAM Dust pollution, poor sanitation and inadequate drainage issues continue to trouble residents of Visakhapatnam’s South Zone, particularly in the One Town area, where people have been waiting for years for a lasting solution to recurring civic problems.
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