What were the living conditions like in the Chavadi where Amir Shakkar had to stay for nine months?

The Chavadi where Amir Shakkar was made to stay was in a terrible state, as detailed in Chapter 22. It was an old, dilapidated building where lizards and scorpions lived freely. The text mentions that lepers also stayed there and dogs would eat leftovers on the premises. The back part was filled with garbage and had seventeen knee-deep holes. The environment was characterized by constant dampness from below, rain from above, wind, and cold, with an uneven ground. These conditions were so bad that the text notes "even a dog would not eat the troubles there," making it a miserable place for anyone, especially someone suffering from rheumatism.