Sullia: With only days left for the monsoon to begin, the accumulation of waste along roadsides and the poor condition of drains in Sullia taluk have triggered fears of a disease outbreak.
Along the Mani-Mysore National Highway, major roads, and rural link routes, cases of illegal dumping of plastic bags, household waste, and poultry waste are on the rise. Vacant spots in areas like Aramboor, Peraje, and Adkar have turned into dump yards. There are allegations that waste is being brought in vehicles and dumped under the cover of night.
Clogged Drains
Complaints are mounting across various wards of the Sullia Town Panchayat regarding inadequate drain cleaning. Silt, plastic, and debris have choked the drains; if the rains start, water is likely to overflow onto the roads, disrupting traffic. Foul smells are already emanating from certain areas.
Threat to Rivers
Overgrown vegetation along the highways is obstructing visibility for motorists, especially at curves, increasing the risk of accidents.
Environmentalists have warned that this waste also poses a threat to the Payaswini River. Rubbish dumped on roadsides is likely to wash into the river with rainwater, leading to water pollution and harming aquatic life.
Health Warning
Given previous outbreaks of Dengue and Chikungunya, the health department has stressed the need for precaution, as stagnant water and waste provide breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Residents have demanded that the local administration and highway department immediately clear roadside waste, clean the drains, and trim overgrown bushes before the monsoon intensifies. Failure to do so could lead to a serious public health and environmental crisis.
Repairs needed before rain
"Waste has piled up on the sides of the National Highway and Sullia town roads. Despite signs of rain approaching, the local administration and the Highway Department have not taken up repair work. If this continues, we will face artificial flooding along with the threat of infectious diseases." —Raghunath Sullia
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