Hyderabad is facing significant problems with blocked drains filled with garbage, plastic, and mud. This issue causes sewage to overflow during the monsoon, disrupting daily life for both residents and commuters. People have complained about the lack of proper clearing of manholes and drains before the rainy season.
Many parts of the city experience severe waterlogging and sewage problems during the rains, showing the urgent need for better drainage management. The start of the monsoon makes things worse, as rain mixes with stagnant water in blocked drains, causing sewage to spill onto streets.
Residents report that drainage systems overflow every time it rains, leaving water on the roads. K Srikanth, from IDA Uppal, mentions that the overflow spreads across roads, making them slippery and emitting a bad smell, troubling pedestrians. Narendra from Chintal, Khairtabad, blames authorities for not cleaning manholes, which leads to these overflows.
Areas like Uppal, LB Nagar, Ameerpet, Kukatpally, Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, and parts of Old City such as Nampally, Mallepally, Malakpet, and others face similar issues. Residents experience sewage flooding on roads, posing health risks. For instance, Road No 12 in Banjara Hills is often submerged, making it hard to navigate. Ayyan, a resident there, explains that the dirty water is a serious inconvenience.
In Surya Nagar, Shaikpet, Asif Sohail describes the ongoing drainage problems, especially troublesome for the elderly during prayers and daily activities. Despite complaints, officials claim a lack of funds for cleaning.
Social media is buzzing with complaints about these issues. Rajkiran Reddy tagged local authorities regarding problems in Balaiah Nagar, Alwal, and Syed Mukarram called for action near Attapur ring road. Abdul Rahman, a social activist, criticizes officials for only temporary fixes, pointing out that the city regularly faces these problems during the monsoon due to inadequate cleaning.
Rahman warns that frequent flooding not only disrupts traffic and walking but also poses health risks. Stagnant water becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes and can lead to waterborne diseases.
