These are not so exciting days for those who wake up to the first rays of the Sun and step out to head to the nearest park and go for a brisk walk or play tennis or shuttle with their friends.
The cyclonic storm Hudhud that battered the city five days ago severely marred the local parks beyond recognition. This is a definite setback to those who are keen on fitness.
The Hill View and Rocket parks at Seethammadhara-North Extension wore a deserted look as the entire stretch is covered with debris, uprooted trees and dismantled amusement rides. Except a few deformed trees, collapsed compound walls and dangling electric cables, there is nothing much that greets the eye. “These parks used to be such a lively zone for us to meet, work out and relax for a while. However, despite the renovation works happening at a swift pace, it might take weeks to restore the lost glory of the premises,” says K. Madhavi, a resident of Seethammadhara.
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Similarly, the charm of the APSEB Colony has been completely ripped off as it is difficult to find any green spot in the vicinity. The strong winds caused by the cyclonic storm have blown away the plants and trees at both Eastern and Western parks of the colony. “Though we have taken all the possible efforts to clear the blocked roads, we really feel bad that we could not do much to protect the colony parks from Nature’s fury,” laments K. Rama Rao, a resident of the colony.
Not a single tree is spared at Brindavan Park in TPT Colony. Although the clearing works are going on in full swing across the city, the colony residents feel that it might take years to bring back same level of greenery.