Dindigul readers mail

Parking issues

The parking stand, located in front of the Gandhi Vegetable Wholesale Market in Dindigul, is now filled with a mixture of stagnant hill runoff and drainage water, making it difficult for vehicles to park and causing traffic issues. Over 1,000 sellers and buyers use this place daily. It is surrounded by the Perumal Temple, Kumaran Park, and Mariamman Temple. The present condition causes inconvenience to the public, especially during peak hours and festival times. I kindly urge the Dindigul Corporation to ensure that the parking area is maintained properly and that drainage water does not stagnate, particularly during monsoon.

P. Ravichandran,
Dindigul

Improper functioning

The bathing tank in front of Thiruppachethi police station has not been functioning properly for the last two months. So I request that the concerned authority ensure that the bathing tank is maintained properly and take steps to repair the motor in the bathing tank.

S. Saravanakumar, Thiruppachethi

Prosopis juliflora – ‘Karuvelam Maram’ menace

The rapid growth of Prosopis juliflora, commonly known as Karuvela Maram, in and around Ramanathapuram, particularly in the Big Tank area, poses a significant threat to the region’s water resources and agricultural sector. This invasive species absorbs large amounts of water, reducing the ground water table and affecting the surrounding ecosystem.

The tree’s roots and leaves make the soil less fertile. Though the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court suggested to remove these trees, there is a lack of attention from local authorities. Therefore, the local authority, agricultural experts, and other stakeholders should work together to implement effective measures to address this issue.

A. Rajamanickam, Ramanathapuram

Unhygienic environment

The improper drainage system near the gates of the DD Vinayagar Higher Secondary School at Melur Road, Velipattinam, Ramanthapuram has been found for a long time and causes trouble not only to the students, but also to the common people in the neighbourhood. Such unclean and foul-smelling environments are likely to cause harmful diseases. The concerned authorities of the school and the district administration are requested to take measures to ensure a clean environment for the school inmates at the earliest.

S. Sruthi, Ramanthapuram