Residents of Sushant Lok-2 Block Struggle with Sewage Crisis Amid Civic Neglect
Sewage, stench plague Sushant Lok-2 block as residents allege civic apathy
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Residents of Sushant Lok 2 Block A in Gurugram, Haryana, India, have been grappling with sewage issues for over a year, exacerbated by illegal encroachments. Despite complaints to civic authorities, including the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG), residents report ongoing health hazards due to stagnant sewage and a lack of effective action.
- 01Sushant Lok 2 Block A is home to around 2,000 families facing sewage problems for over a year.
- 02Residents claim illegal encroachments have led to unauthorized sewer and water connections, worsening the situation.
- 03The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) denies knowledge of sewage blockages, attributing issues to land under Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP).
- 04Residents have filed multiple complaints with MCG and HSVP, but report little action has been taken.
- 05A senior HSVP official stated that a team will be dispatched to investigate the situation regarding encroachments.
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Residents of Sushant Lok 2 Block A in Gurugram, Haryana, have been enduring a sewage crisis for over a year, with stagnant sewage and foul odors plaguing the area. Approximately 2,000 families live in the colony, which is adjacent to encroached land where illegal sewer connections have been established. Disha Dahra, a resident, highlighted the severe health risks posed by the accumulated sewage, stating that the foul stench makes it difficult to walk nearby. Riya Dutta reported that the sewage pipe often overflows due to waste dumped by encroachers, with authorities providing only temporary fixes. Despite multiple complaints to the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG), officials, including junior engineer Sandeep Hooda, have denied any issues with the sewage pipelines, claiming the problem lies with the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) land. Residents' association president Vinita Sinha emphasized the urgent need for action, stating that living in these conditions endangers their health. In response, an HSVP official mentioned that a team would investigate the encroachments and take necessary action based on their findings.
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The ongoing sewage crisis poses significant health risks to residents, with potential outbreaks of diseases due to stagnant water and poor sanitation.
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