Date:04/10/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/10/04/stories/2006100415780300.htm

Tamil Nadu - Chennai

Health hazard

CITY PERILS: At a time when public hospitals and private clinics are reporting a growing number of cases of viral infections in and around Chennai, an open drain near Jeevan Beema Nagar at Padi is also serving as a garbage dump. Residents say they ar e harassed by pests and mosquitoes. — PHOTO: K. PICHUMANI