Hyderabad Residents Suffer from Severe Pollution in Industrial Areas
Residents of areas like Ameenpur, Nizampet, Bachupally, Gajularamaram, Sanath Nagar, and Jeedimetla in Hyderabad are struggling with severe pollution. The air in these neighborhoods is filled with pungent odors and smoke from nearby factories, making life increasingly difficult. For months, many residents have been unable to sleep properly due to poor air quality.
According to reports, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in these areas, particularly in Sanath Nagar, Jeedimetla, and Ameenpur, fluctuates dangerously. The situation has worsened during winter, as the smoke from factories—many located within a five-kilometer radius of residential zones—is thick and visible even at night. Adding to their woes, the groundwater in these areas has become polluted, further impacting daily life.
Speaking to Hans India, local residents shared their frustration. “Earlier, we would smell foul odors from Nizampet industries once or twice a week, but in the last two months, it has become unbearable,” they said. Many have lodged complaints with the Pollution Control Board (PCB) and other authorities, but their efforts have gone in vain. As a result, residents have reported a rise in respiratory illnesses, skin allergies, and other health issues. The problem is made worse by industries dumping toxic waste into nearby lakes, causing chemical smells to linger, especially during early mornings and evenings. “Our drinking water is polluted, brownish in color, and unsafe, but no one cares,” said S. Mamata, a private school teacher and Jeedimetla resident.
Residents also expressed their anger at the lack of action from authorities. “We have complained to the PCB multiple times, but they seem to turn a blind eye. It feels like they are colluding with the industries,” said a resident of Ameenpur. Senior citizens and children are reportedly the worst affected by the pollution.
In response, a senior officer from the PCB claimed, “Whenever we receive complaints, action is taken.” However, residents strongly disagreed with this statement. “If action is really being taken, then why are we still suffering?” questioned Sai Teja, a frustrated citizen.
The ongoing pollution crisis has left these communities feeling helpless, demanding urgent intervention to improve their living conditions.
