Hyderabad: Constant rain has caused major problems for residents, including roads full of potholes, broken manholes, and trash that hasn’t been picked up. The rain has damaged many roads, making them dangerous for drivers.
Motorists face difficult journeys, with some even getting into accidents due to these bad road conditions. Large potholes are everywhere, making travel bumpy whether in neighborhoods or on main roads. People are forced to take alternative routes to get to work.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) found more than 8,000 potholes, almost one per kilometer within its area. Teams have already fixed over 2,000 potholes and repaired catch pits citywide. However, residents want GHMC to improve the poor infrastructure, especially where flyovers and other constructions are happening, which has worsened road conditions.
“Rain has damaged roads, creating big potholes,” said Sunil, a commuter in Madhapur. Areas like Kapra, Serilingampally, Nizampet, Uppal, Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills, Kukatpally, Khairatabad, Ameerpet, Nampally, Tolichowki, Langar House, Filmnagar, and Shaikpet have roads full of potholes, making driving dangerous. Broken manholes add to the risk for both drivers and pedestrians.
Poor drainage makes things worse, causing water to collect on roads. This water becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes, increasing the risk of mosquito-borne diseases. Uncollected trash adds to the unsanitary conditions.
Many residents have taken to social media to voice their frustrations, sharing images and videos of pothole-filled roads. “Driving in the city has become a nightmare,” posted a commuter on X.
Activists highlight that delays in fixing roads dug up for drainage and water pipelines are risky for everyone. “Dug-up roads pose a threat to residents,” said Mohammed Ahmed, a local activist.
Residents demand the civic body improve the area’s infrastructure, pointing out that roads around construction sites, like new flyovers, have deteriorated further.
