With waste disposal system absent, historic Poompuhar seaside turns into an eyesore

In the absence of a correct waste disposal system, residents of Poompuhar village in Kaveripoompattinam panchayat have been compelled to dump family rubbish alongside the seaside, together with behind the Poompuhar Art Gallery and close to the general public seating areas. With no rubbish assortment service or designated dumping factors, the difficulty has escalated right into a every day disaster for the almost 5,000 residents.

“Every morning, we go seeking a spot to throw our family waste. In the top, we’re left with no selection however to depart it close to the seashore,” mentioned Thendral Mathi T., a resident. Another resident, M. Sheela, mentioned: “There is nobody to gather waste from us and there aren’t any dustbins or a devoted place for disposal. This has resulted within the seaside turning right into a dump yard.”

The state of affairs is regarding given Poompuhar’s significance as a vacationer vacation spot. The Poompuhar Art Gallery, which showcases artefacts impressed by the epic Silappathigaram, attracts lots of of tourists every day — lots of whom additionally go to the close by seaside.

When The Hindu contacted an official from the Rural Development Department, he mentioned that they’d look into the matter.