Poor upkeep, Ezhil Nagar TNUHDB tenements falling apart

THE buildings of Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development board tenements in Ezhil Nagar, near Kannagi Nagar, are degrading by the day, say residents.

- PRAVEENA SA

They point out to damages in the walls due to water seepage, apart from shoddy electrical cable installations that are an open hazard. The lack of common lighting in the corridors adds to their woes.

Water for daily use is pumped to overhead tanks on the terrace of each block, using motors operated by the water supply board officials. However, during pumping, the pipelines along the rear walls begin to leak owing to damages and broken valves. This continuous leakage has dampened the walls and floors. The overflow from the overhead tanks exacerbates the situation. When TNIE visited the spot, water was found dripping from the terrace to the lower floors, leaving the corridors wet and slippery.