Rotting water hyacinth left on Ukkadam Periyakulam bund irks walkers in Coimbatore
Residents in Coimbatore are complaining about the foul odor caused by rotting water hyacinth left on the bund of Ukkadam Periyakulam after maintenance work. Local activists suggest that the corporation should repurpose the waste for organic manure instead of leaving it to decompose in public spaces.
Why it matters
Proper waste management of invasive aquatic plants is essential for maintaining urban public health and environmental sustainability in lake restoration projects.
Walkers and nearby residents have urged the Coimbatore Corporation to remove the piles of water hyacinth left along the bund of Ukkadam Periyakulam, saying the decomposing vegetation has been emitting a foul smell.
The article reports on a local civic issue by presenting complaints from residents and a suggestion from an activist, while providing the corporation's response without editorializing.
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