Hyderabad: Mosquitoes are becoming a big problem across the city, especially after recent heavy rains. The rainwater has caused drains to clog and sewage to overflow, creating perfect conditions for mosquitoes to breed. Areas near lakes, open drains, and water bodies are the worst affected.
Residents are frustrated and worried about mosquito-related diseases. Many people have already been bitten and are complaining that the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is slow in taking action. Piles of garbage and dirty water are adding to the problem, making it hard for people to sleep at night due to the constant buzzing of mosquitoes.
Mohammed Ahmed from Himmatpura said, “Mosquitoes are making it impossible to sleep. We’ve complained to GHMC and their entomology department, but no one is responding. It feels like no one is listening to us.”
The mosquito problem is affecting many parts of Hyderabad. Areas like Tolichowki, Shaikpet, Langar Houz, Mallepally, Santosh Nagar, Malakpet, Musheerabad, Rajendranagar, and Goshamahal are hit hard. Other places such as Begumpet, Alwal, Secunderabad, Malkajgiri, Koti, Banjara Hills, Habsiguda, Kukatpally, and Baghlingampally are also struggling.
People have filed many complaints online and offline. They say the GHMC’s entomology wing is not responding quickly, and the sanitation department is not cleaning up garbage on time, which is making things worse.
K Venkatesh, who lives in Indiranagar, Jubilee Hills, said, “Because of the sudden rains and garbage piles, we are suffering every day due to mosquitoes.”
The mosquito issue has also become a hot topic on social media. Many Hyderabadis are posting memes and jokes to express their frustration. One user wrote, “What’s with all these mosquitoes? They are ruining our peace and sleep.” Another resident, Ashfaq Ahmed, said, “Even mosquito sprays and repellents don’t work. Parents are swinging mosquito bats all night like tennis players!”
GHMC’s entomology wing says they have started anti-larval work in some areas. They are using fogging machines, drones near lakes, and are also running awareness campaigns.
To help citizens, GHMC has added a new feature in the ‘My GHMC’ app called “Fogging on Request.” Anyone facing mosquito problems can use the app to request fogging in their area. The request is sent to an assistant entomologist and then assigned to a fogging worker. Once the fogging is done, a photo with location details is uploaded to confirm the work.
