MARGAO: Residents of Butica-Navelim have demanded action by the local panchayat body and health authorities over stagnant water in their neighbourhood.
A resident Marina D’Silva said the water body in their neighbourhood has been literally converted into a mosquito breeding site due to rampant discharge of waste water into the pond. “This pond had acted as a catchment area during the monsoon. But, now waste water from the buildings find its way into the water body, making it a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes”, she said.
Another resident Poornima Sawant said none of the authorities have initiated action to protect the residents.
