A dire environmental situation has unfolded in Qena, Egypt, where residents of buildings near Qena University's gate 2 are grappling with the accumulation of sewage water and trash. The area has transformed into open sewage pits, with residents describing the scene as a health hazard. Large puddles of stagnant sewage water and mounds of garbage have become a norm, emitting foul odors and posing serious health risks.
According to residents, the problem worsens with the mixing of sewage water with piles of trash and plastic bags, creating an ideal breeding ground for diseases. The situation is further exacerbated by the presence of insects and rodents, which are thriving in the stagnant water and trash. Residents, particularly children and the elderly, are at risk of contracting diseases.
Throuat Mohamed Amer, a resident, described the situation as dire, with large puddles of dark sewage water flooding the area. He emphasized that the problem is compounded by the accumulation of trash and plastic bags, which are floating and piling up, releasing unbearable odors as they decompose under the sun.
Yahia Elsayed Mohamed, another resident, pointed out that the stagnant water and trash have become a haven for mosquitoes, flies, and crawling insects, threatening to spread diseases and epidemics among residents. He also noted that the puddles and trash are obstructing movement, making it difficult for residents to access their homes or move around.
Abdel Moneim Mohamed, a resident, warned that the sewage water and trash pose a direct threat to the area's infrastructure, including electrical transformers and low-level electrical outlets near building walls. He stressed that this situation could lead to electrical disasters or short circuits if the water comes into direct contact with electrical equipment.
Residents of the buildings near Qena University's gate 2 have appealed to Qena Governor, officials from the Drinking Water and Sanitation Company, and heads of city and district councils to intervene urgently to address this environmental disaster. They emphasized the need for immediate action to mitigate the health risks and restore a safe living environment.
The situation highlights the need for concerted efforts from local authorities and stakeholders to address the environmental challenges facing Qena. Residents are calling for a comprehensive solution to tackle the sewage and trash accumulation, which has become a recurring problem in the area.
Key points
- Residents of Qena face health risks due to sewage water and trash accumulation near residential buildings.
- Local authorities have been urged to intervene urgently to address the environmental disaster.
- The situation poses a threat to the area's infrastructure, including electrical systems.
