Polluted Katraj Lake Puts Laketown at Risk

Report by The Newsage Pune.

Mosquito-Infested Katraj Lake Poses Major Health Hazard to Residents

Residents of Laketown Society near Katraj Lake are facing a severe stench and rising health risks due to water pollution. Sewage-mixed, stagnant water has made walking outside difficult, and children have lost safe play areas.

Katraj lake has begun to pose as a health hazard to the residents of the area. The water body has been heavily polluted with sewage and other sorts of garbage causing massive inconvenience to citizens, especially children who regularly used the area as a playing ground. Residents cannot delay the cleanup of the lake and have demanded urgent action.

The mosquito-infested environment has led to an increase in diseases. Despite multiple complaints, the municipal corporation has not taken action. Frustrated residents are demanding urgent cleanup of Katraj Lake and repairs to the drainage system.

Authorities' negligence is turning the area into a health hazard. Residents warn that if immediate steps are not taken, the situation will get worse and pose a serious risk to public health.