Madurai: Visitors to Madurai Medical College campus and residents around the area have raised serious safety concerns over an uncovered rainwater drainage channel in front of the premises. a substantial section running along the college’s auditorium remains completely open While a portion of the drainage line near the two-wheeler parking area has been securely covered with concrete slabs.
“Some sections of the channel have been closed off to prevent overflows or blockages due to waste accumulation.
But that work is useless if other portions of the channel are left open,” Santosh said, urging the hospital administration and corporation officials to act immediately, A corporation official said they are in talks with the hospital administration to cover the channel. Then it will be closed completely with secured concrete slabs to prevent further issues,” the official said. The neglected infrastructure has turned into a public health hazard following recent spells of rain. Stagnant rainwater inside the open concrete trenches has become a breeding site for mosquitoes, raising fears of vector-borne diseases among students, staff, and hospital visitors. Residents have called for immediate installation of concrete slabs over the remaining open section of the drain. “Work is underway to cover several drainage channels in the city, including this one. The channel first needs to be cleared of waste and desilted, which will be done soon.