Pollution round the Kandy Lake – Written by Dr harold Gunatillake-Health writer   “If the road blockage at the ‘Maligawa’ is removed division of traffic movements may ease part of the problem”. Round the Kandy Lake the vehicular pollution is quite problematic and injurious to the inhabitants living close to the road-side, surrounding the lake. The pollutants emanating from the exhaust pipes of vehicles, including buses, Lorries and motor cycles are filled with numerous fluids, which harm the environment in the cases of leakage or improper disposal. The incidence of chest problems is much higher than elsewhere according to personal communications. If the road blockage at the ‘Maligawa’ is removed division of traffic movements may ease part of the problem. Such a sharp incline in traffic volume on one side of the lake road is creating health problems for the inhabitants living in those upmarket precious properties on ...