Enjoying a good breeze seems to be distant dream for residents of Al Hamala neighbourhoods
An awful smell have been sweeping through some of the neighbourhoods in Al Hamala, plaguing residents for a long time now. Despite many complaints, the authorities haven’t implemented any control measures to stop the noxious odour caused by a barn and a slaughterhouse in the area. The residents say many notices were issued to shut down the slaughterhouse, but its management is paying no heed to those orders.
Ms Sandro, an American national, who lives in the area, said, “I don’t have a problem with a slaughterhouse here. But it should comply with health and environment requirements or else it could lead to the spread of many diseases or epidemics.”
Safwat Abdelhakam, an Egyptian national, said he chose Al Hamala for its distinct calmness and now he plans to move out of the area as he is unable to put up with the stink. “My house is very much near, say for instance 20 to 25 meters away from the barn and I can’t describe my ordeal. My compound has become a haven for rats and other reptiles. No to mention of the annoying noice made by cows. My children are not even able to concentrate on their studies,” he bemoaned.
Mr Abdelhakam said the villagers “will have to escape to some other place if the authorities are not finding a right solution”.
Rania, another resident in the area, said there are plans to open a new mosque in the area. “But how can someone peacefully pray discarding this stink?” she asked.
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