Distress of Dakkhin Donia
The people of Dakkhin Donia in Kadamtali, Dhaka, are suffering. The roads and alleys have been flooded with dirty water for long. The authorities remain impervious.
The canals and water bodies around the area are filled up. Acute scarcity of drinking water has added to the distress. Development work is going on and the Dhaka WASA (Water Supply and Sewerage Authority) is chenneling water to the area.
People are using pipes to collect water from neighbouring areas, but that hardly meets their needs.
Along with hygiene risks, day to day life is seriously harmed. The miseries have caused many to leave the area.
People use the flooded dirty roads. A woman with a child crosses the road.
Residents of Dakkhin Donia have to walk in the dirty water throughout the year. Makeshift bamboo bridges are used acrosss several roads. A woman helps a child to cross a bridge.
These pipes are used to bring water from neighbouring areas as Dhaka WASA's water is not available.
Many people buy drinking water round the year. A man places a water jar in his van.
Black, contaminated water from canals inundates alleys. People have to carry on day to day work despite the health risks.
Many have left Dakkhin Donia due to the immense sufferings. A family transfers furniture across the flooded road.