Chennai transport hubs face sanitation and garbage issues

Major transport hubs in Chennai are experiencing significant sanitation challenges due to uncollected waste and sewage leaks. At the Vadapalani bus terminus, passengers report a persistent foul smell and mosquito menace caused by sewage water leaking from a public toilet. Local residents and commuters noted that the lack of a drain slab has led to water stagnation, a problem that has reportedly lasted for five months.

Similarly, the area near platform 12 of the Moore Market Complex suburban terminal at Chennai Central has become a dumping ground. Garbage has reportedly remained uncleared for up to two weeks, with waste piles stretching approximately 300 meters. Commuters have reported that the pungent stench has caused nausea among passengers, including children and pregnant women.

In response to the Vadapalani situation, the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board stated they would inspect the leakage and deploy maintenance staff for repairs. Regarding the Chennai Central issue, Southern Railway officials indicated that the garbage collection point would be moved to a location beyond the platform to prevent future buildup.