Sun May 11 17:26:32 UTC 2025: ## Chennai Residents Suffer Year-Long Sewage Overflow
**Chennai, May 11, 2025** – Residents of Vijaya Nagar First Street in Valasaravakkam, Chennai, are enduring a year-long ordeal due to overflowing sewage manholes. The issue, stemming from a faulty main pipeline in the underground sewage system, has rendered streets unhygienic and poses a significant health risk.
The problem is particularly acute for residents living on side streets connecting Arcot Road to Maduravoyal, a busy thoroughfare. Overflowing sewage, exacerbated by rainfall, creates a foul smell and forces residents to navigate through polluted water.
Jaya, a local tuition centre owner, highlights the difficulties faced by children walking through the area. Despite repeated complaints, temporary fixes provide only short-term relief. Nevetha, another resident, describes the unbearable stench and unsanitary conditions. Even local businesses report a negative impact due to the persistent sewage problem.
An engineer from the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board acknowledges the persistent problem, attributing it to a fault in the main pipeline. The official assures that repairs are imminent. However, residents remain hopeful that the promised repairs will provide a lasting solution and restore their neighborhood’s cleanliness.
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