Broken sewer line near CDLU causes health, traffic issues in Sirsa
A broken sewer line near Chaudhary Devi Lal University (CDLU) in Sirsa has created severe problems for about 25,000 nearby residents. Dirty water from the damaged pipeline is spilling into open areas, causing waterlogging, foul odour, and health risks. Despite repeated complaints to the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), no immediate action has been taken.
The sewer line, which should direct waste to a treatment plant, is leaking into nearby fields and roads. The stagnant water and unpleasant smell have made life difficult for the residents in nearby colonies, research institutes and agricultural areas. The locals fear the spread of diseases like dengue and malaria due to the breeding of mosquitoes in the stagnant water.
Walking along the Hisar-Delhi bypass road near the CDLU campus has become challenging for the pedestrians, especially during rainy days when there is waterlogging. The overflow has also partially blocked traffic on the busy road that connects Sirsa to Dabwali, inconveniencing thousands of commuters daily.
The frustrated residents are demanding immediate action. They are concerned about the health risks posed by the stagnant water and have warned of taking the matter to the higher authorities if repairs are not expedited.
Rakesh Mehta, a local, said the ongoing issue highlights the urgent need for better infrastructure and timely maintenance. With stagnant water creating a breeding ground for the mosquitoes, the administration must act swiftly to address the problem and ensure such issues do not arise in future, he said.
Meanwhile, PHED XEN Bhanu Prakash Sharma acknowledged the issue and explained that the pipeline broke because it was old and could no longer handle the pressure. He stated that the department was actively working on resolving the problem. A new Rs 6 crore project has been approved, which includes replacing the old sewer lines and pumping sewage to the Kelnia treatment plant. Sharma gave an assurance that the work would be completed within a month.
