Write a letter to local newspaper editor regarding poor drainage in rainy season
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The Editor
The Hindu
City....
October 17, 2016
Sub: Poor Drainage in rainy season.
Sir
I write to you to express my concern over the issue of poor drainage in the city during the rainy season, which causes much inconvenience to the residents. This rainy season our city had copious rainfall. The entire state was flooded. Our city was no exception. You will be shocked to know even after almost a month of the rainfall, the rainwater has not been drained. The simple reason behind this flooding of the city roads is poor drainage system. The high areas are clear and clean. The rain water has been drained from there. The problem is with the low areas, where the drainage system has been faulty. The PWD department’s inefficiency has been exposed.
The stagnated water has been causing serious health issues. Malaria, dengue, chikanguniya, apart from stink and travelling problems have made the life of Shastri Nagar residents literal hell. The state government’s apathy to the ongoing problems is outrageously shocking. Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I appeal to the concerned central government ministry to look into the matter and expedite the relief measures for the affected residents. I am hopeful you will give suitable place to my letter in your esteemed daily.
Yours truly,
House number 234
Sector 12 A
Panchkula
Haryana
October 17, 2016
The Editor
The Tribune
Chandigarh
Dear Sir
Subject: Poor drainage in the city
I would like to draw the attention of the concerned authorities to the issue of water logging in the city. During the rainy season, even a little bit of rain causes a lot of problem making life difficult for the residents.
A brief shower of rain leaves a lot of water accumulated on the main roads. It not only disrupts the smooth flow of traffic but also causes vehicles to stall, thus increasing the probability of accidents. In many parts of city, neither the roads not the potholes are visible. People on two wheelers have an extremely harrowing time, as do school children on rickshaws.
Additionally, there are a lot of health issues related to water logging. Clogged gutters cannot effectively drain out the excess water, as a result of which, sewerage can be seen floating on the roads. As reported by your newspaper, it is no coincidence that the number of patients reporting to the government hospitals increases during the rainy season.
It is rather unfortunate that such issues need to be raised because it was only last year that the municipal corporation had undertaken the task of revamping the drainage system all over the city. Despite having spent a large amount on the said project, there seems to be little difference in the state of affairs.
I request the concerned authorities to kindly address the problem and take the necessary action before the rainy season sets in next year.
Yours truly,
Shasha