Hyderabad, July 3, 2025 – Several residential neighborhoods in Hyderabad, including Tolichowki, Mehdipatnam, Nanalnagar, Shaikpet, and Kondapur, are grappling with an unprecedented mosquito outbreak, with residents voicing frustration over the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation’s (GHMC) inaction.
Despite repeated complaints lodged through the My GHMC app, locals say they have not received any effective response for months. The mosquito menace has reached such extreme levels that residents claim they have never experienced such a large infestation in the area before.
In Nanalnagar, residents shared that the situation has become unbearable during evenings and early mornings, with families forced to stay indoors due to heavy mosquito presence, even during daytime hours.
Adding to the concern, citizens who attempted to book fogging services through the My GHMC app were met with disappointment. The fogging request feature reportedly shows “no slots available”, leading many to believe that the system has either failed or is overwhelmed.
Similar complaints have emerged from Kondapur, where IT professionals and families alike are affected. “We raised multiple complaints and tagged GHMC on social media. There has been no field-level response,” said a resident of Hanuman Nagar Colony in Kondapur.
With monsoon rains intensifying, stagnant water in drains, empty plots, and construction zones have created ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes, further compounding the health risk. The residents fear an outbreak of vector-borne diseases like dengue, malaria, and chikungunya if swift action is not taken.
Citizens across the city are urging the Telangana government and GHMC to immediately:
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Increase fogging and anti-larval spraying frequency
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Desilt clogged drains and remove stagnant water sources
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Strengthen public health response teams
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Ensure accountability through proper follow-up on app-based complaints
The public appeal is loud and clear: Hyderabad needs urgent and coordinated mosquito control measures, especially in vulnerable residential zones, to prevent a looming public health crisis.
