06 May,2011 07:29 AM IST | | Heena Parkar
Waterlogging has become common on Mori Road because of water tankers queuing up to get filled 24X7; residents say they have been robbed of their peace
While the monsoon is still far away, the waterlogging menace has already begun haunting residents of Mahim.
With nearly five buildings near Sooniwala Agiary at Mori Road supplying water to tankers through their borewells, residents of the area have to contend with puddles and even miniature swimming pools because of huge quantities of the precious liquid spilling onto the road. Locals say tankers waiting to be filled clog the narrow road 24X7, causing inconvenience and leaving barely any room to walk. Even the footpaths are damaged by the heavy pipes, they allege.
Watery mess: Tankers lining up at Mori Road cause damage to the
footpaths owing to the water being spilled. Pic/Shadab Khanu00a0
"It has come to a stage where it is difficult for us to even walk in the lane. There is no room to walk and the drivers of the tankers keep asking us to move out of their way. Sometimes there are as many as 12 tankers lined up in the lane. Puddles and waterlogging are also a problem," said Anita Monterio, a local resident. "The tankers give rise to noise pollution and the process of filling water continues throughout the day and night. This is very inconvenient for people like me as the tankers are parked barely 25 metres from my house," said Mario Fernandes, another resident. He said he was also concerned about the underground water level in the area being affected.
12 Number of tankers lining up at Mori Road waiting to be filled
The Other Side
"Notices have been issued to the tankers and the issue has been dealt with," said Assistant Municipal Commissioner Devendra Jain.
