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Rat plague in Leipzig: Children in danger – mayor takes action!
Leipzig is struggling with a growing rat plague. Residents report health risks as city takes action.
Rat plague in Leipzig: Children in danger – mayor takes action!
A serious problem with rat widths has developed in Leipzig. The rat population here is growing faster than the human population, which is particularly causing concern in districts such as Paunsdorf, Grünau and Gohlis. Radio Leipzig reports a worrying increase in recordings in recent years.
In Paunsdorf, where the rat infestation has become much worse in the last ten years, the animals are now also visible during the day. Residents are raising serious concerns about children's health as rats are active in playgrounds and near waste disposal sites. Martin Haug, a concerned resident, describes seeing rats building nests in car engines.
Residents under pressure
The situation is not new, as the problems with rats in Paunsdorf have been known for 15 years and are constantly increasing. Resident Kerstin Siebert describes her journey home as “scary”, while the city cleaning service points to difficulties in combating the plague. Rat traps could also endanger other animals, further complicating the issue. In addition, the condition of the garbage containers on Goldsternstrasse is inadequate, which contributes to improper waste disposal.
The city administration is responding to the increasingly untenable conditions. Mayor Heiko Rosenthal has announced that he will actively combat rats. A special working group will be formed to solve the rat problem and ensure a safe environment for citizens. In the past, citizens have been sent from office to office, which has increased unrest among residents. daily news speaks of an alarm call from the East City District Advisory Council.
The rat infestation not only raises public health questions, but also impacts the daily lives of local residents. It is time for the city of Leipzig to develop an effective strategy together with its citizens to counteract the problem sustainably. The call for urgent solutions is growing as rats continue to be a growing problem. Residents report increasing concern and the need for a comprehensive solution.