Stagnant water poses a health risk
Pool is a fertile breeding ground for mosquitoes, thus heightening the risk of residents coming down with malaria
I would like to draw the attention of authorities to the presence of a large, dirty and stagnant pool of water in a very populated residential area in Muweilah, Sharjah.
This pool has been there for the past few months and has only grown in size due to the rain.
It is a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other insects. These insects can prove to be a serious health hazard in the making, especially since there are lots of buildings — and residents — nearby. I hope that my community report may help to improve the situation for my neighbours [and residents in my] community.
I request [that] the [concerned] authorities... drain the pool at the earliest possible time.
The reader is an IT and academic services manager based in Dubai.
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