CHENNAI : Several issues raised by the residents of Mylapore and Triplicane during the Assembly elections continue to prevail in the areas, ahead of the local body elections.

While residents of Mylapore said traffic congestion, lack of maintenance of stormwater drains and mosquitoes were issues that demanded immediate attention, Triplicane residents said inconsistency in garbage clearance, cattle menace and crowded market spaces were the issues they expected Corporation officials to address soon.

R.Chandrasekaran, former professor at the Madras Medical College, said it was important to step up awareness campaigns to prevent chikungunya. "We still find puddles of stagnant water, open water sumps and overhead tanks. Corporation officials should seek the cooperation of the public to ensure hygiene," he said. Stagnant water and debris, particularly along the Buckingham Canal, were breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

Residents also felt traffic in the area could be managed better. Several tourist car operators in the area parked their vehicles on the road, adding to residents' traffic woes. B.Raghuveeran, principal, P.S. Higher Secondary School, suggested that the R.K.Mutt Road stretch be made a `one way' to enable better traffic regulation. He also said that the Mylapore bus terminus and the bus stop near the four-road junction at Luz Corner could be shifted to ensure smooth traffic flow.

Triplicane M.L.A. Bader Sayeed said law and order, traffic chaos and accumulated garbage were the three issues that ailed her constituency. "Law and order has hit an all-time low in the city and particularly in Triplicane. Residents are very nervous," she said.

She said garbage was piled up in several parts of the area as there was no regular mechanism to ensure disposal.

Residents also complained about the condition of the roads leading to the Triplicane station.

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