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The streets were transformed into dengue awareness themed zones, featuring messages and displays on dengue prevention, mosquito control and public health While welcoming the initiative, residents said the corporation should carry out the mass cleaning drive at least once in every 15 days. “In streets with more hostels, during festive seasons and holidays, the waste gets piled up and is not removed for more than 3-4 days, which would lead to spread of infection and create unhygienic conditions.
“Dengue Awareness @ Street” programmes were held in South Second Street at Avarampalayam, AKS Nagar near Gandhi Park, on Itteri Road in Pothanur, Kallarai Road in Sowripalayam and in Ramalingam Colony near Bharathi Park. If these are rectified, their purpose of awareness would serve the best,” a resident of Ramalingam Colony said. So, these aspects should be considered. During regular days, residents fail to segregate their waste, which again is left along the streets.