The mayor of Hyderabad, Vijayalaxmi Gadwal, conducted a surprise inspection of the Strategic Nala Development Programme (SNDP) works in Brahmanwadi, Begumpet on Monday. She was joined by MLC Surabi Vani Devi. The mayor was disappointed with the slow progress of the ongoing works and urged officials to expedite the monsoon-related works.
During her visit, she highlighted areas that are prone to flooding during the monsoon, including Brahmanwadi, Mayur Marg, Prakash Nagar, Prakash Nagar extension, Allam Thota Bavi, and Vaddera Basti near Kukatpally Nala in the Begumpet Division. To prevent flooding in these areas, SNDP works worth Rs 45 crore have been undertaken.
The mayor instructed officials to repair the retaining walls of the nala and ensure the construction of separate sewerage pipelines and storm water drains. She emphasised the need to install sluices to facilitate water removal through pumping and prevent the nala from overflowing during heavy rainfall. Additionally, she directed the height of the retaining wall to be increased from Brahmanwadi to Gitanjali School.
The mayor also urged officials to complete the laying of VDCC roads and sewerage lines worth Rs 39 crores before the onset of the monsoon. Zonal Commissioner Srinivas Reddy, SNDP SE Bhaskar Reddy, EE Sudarshan, Water Works Officer Praveen, and others were present during the inspection.
