A resident K Muhammad said, "The unusual move to store water at full capacity has caused severe hardships. Students, office-goers, and daily wagers are affected as stagnant water has submerged roads and pathways. It has also led to the accumulation of waste, attracting snakes and other creepy crawlies.”

Many residents fear the stagnant water may cause an outbreak of diseases and have urged authorities to immediately release excess water from the reservoir and take remedial measures to protect lives and property.

The entire area currently remains isolated. When contacted by DT Next, an official with the Water Resource Department said, “The submerged areas are encroachments and that the water level is being maintained at the current level."

A resident K Muhammad said, "The unusual move to store water at full capacity has caused severe hardships. Students, office-goers, and daily wagers are affected as stagnant water has submerged roads and pathways. It has also led to the accumulation of waste, attracting snakes and other creepy crawlies.”

Many residents fear the stagnant water may cause an outbreak of diseases and have urged authorities to immediately release excess water from the reservoir and take remedial measures to protect lives and property.

The entire area currently remains isolated. When contacted by DT Next, an official with the Water Resource Department said, “The submerged areas are encroachments and that the water level is being maintained at the current level."