No bus shelters: commuters in Erode left to suffer heatwave
Commuters in Erode are facing extreme heat as most bus stops lack basic shelters. With temperatures soaring above 40°C for over three months, waiting for buses has become increasingly uncomfortable. Residents are calling for immediate action from local authorities to address this public safety issue.
- ▪Temperatures in Erode have been hovering between 40° Celsius and 41.11° Celsius for over three months.
- ▪Most bus stops in the city do not provide any protection from the sun, forcing commuters to wait in the heat.
- ▪Residents criticize the local government for neglecting public amenities while spending on vacant commercial complexes.
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Commuters in Erode city is left at the mercy of a blistering sun as most bus stops in the city don’t even have basic shelters. This when temperatures in the district has been hovering between 40° Celsius and 41.11° Celsius for over three months, triggering a heatwave.The mercury, which stayed above 35°C since February, touched 40.06°C in April. Combined with rising humidity, the extreme weather has made daily commuting an ordeal. Yet, barring a few bus shelters within Corporation limits, most bus stops offer no protection from the scorching sun.Hundreds of commuters use bus stops at Panneerselvam Park, Meenakshi Sundaranar Road, GH Roundabout, Teachers Colony, Surampatti Four Road Junction, Railway Station, Soolai, Solar, Manikoondu, Kanirowther Kulam, Karungalpalayam, Rangampalayam,…
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