Hyderabad: Frustrated by severe damage to their homes and belongings, residents in the Yakutpura constituency protested at the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) office in the Charminar Zone.
Around 300 residents from areas like Dhobi Ghat, Madina Nagar, Sadath Nagar, and Moula Ka Chilla gathered to express their grievances. They blamed the civic authorities for their plight, as rainwater flooding affects them every monsoon. Recently, heavy rains left their neighborhoods submerged.
Mohammed Abdul Rahman, a leading protester, explained that the flooding destroyed homes, electronics, and essential items, leaving many residents struggling to recover. The damage has made it difficult for them to return to normalcy.
During the protest, Abdul Rahman, who has run for corporator before, discussed the issue with the Zonal Commissioner and submitted a formal complaint. The Commissioner promised to take action to prevent future flooding.
Previously, residents confronted Yakutpura MLA Jaffer Hussain Meraj during his visit to the flood-hit areas. They expressed anger over the repeated inaction and broken promises. Authorities later filed a case against some residents for allegedly “attacking party leaders.”
