Drains in Ejipura get a makeover

BANGALORE: In the backdrop of the ever growing Koramangala lies the locality of Ejipura. An open drain is causing a lot of inconvenience to the residents of the ward. The drain was opened a month ago with the pretext of redoing the concrete work. Residents say that despite several complaints no action has been taken.The open drain is seen swarming with flies. Stray dogs and rats scrounge for food. Mosquitoes are a colossal problem that the residents say they have to deal with as most of them cannot afford repellents.The absence of street lights in the region add to the chaos already created by the drain.The roads of the locality need to be rebuilt and tarred. The potholes on the road are a cause of worry for the residents as well. The stench emanating from the drains is unbearable.The high incoming flow of vehicles and the problems with the road lead to traffic jams which according to the store owners is a regular sight. The onset of the monsoons cause immense fear in the hearts of the people who live in the region. A resident said, “The rainwater often enters our houses. The roads get flooded in a few areas.Water logging is also a problem we have to deal with. We dread the arrival of the rainy season due to the problems associated with it.” An elderly resident of the area (on the condition of anonymity) said that if the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike officials were doing their job, they would not have to see this day.Also, garbage on the road sides causes a lot of inconvenience to the pedestrians.Crossing roads often takes several minutes. The famous ‘Temple street’ in the vicinity has also not been spared.Houses that have been built behind this street are the worst affected. The residents hope that the authorities take notice of the problems and start implementing solutions immediately.The local corporator of the ward is PM Saroja. She said, “The work has been started.We are trying our level best to complete it in as little time as possible.” She also added that funds have been allotted for the same by the State government and that the residents would not have to suffer for long. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) officer for the area, Ramesh, remained unavailable for comment.