The air pollution caused by the ongoing underground drainage work has raised health concerns among residents and road users in Tiruchi.
Parupukkara Street in Palakkarai, a densely populated residential areas in the city, is in a state of disrepair. The heavy dust kicked up by the roadwork has been causing hardship to residents.
Although the underground drainage work has been completed, the stretch has not been relaid for almost seven months. People are being exposed to health hazards as they have to inhale dust and smoke that cause respiratory problems.
