HYDERABAD: Overflowing drains and piles of garbage in many parts of Old City are troubling residents. Residents say that despite complaints to the officials, the garbage has not been lifted and the drains are still overflowing.
Similarly, the Himmatpura, Alijah Kotla, Shahalibanda and Khilwat areas have turned into a breeding ground for mosquitoes and stray animals. Due to this, the residents and commuters are facing difficulties. Apart from this, increasing cases of viral fever and dengue have added to the residents’ woes.
Locals complain that the unhealthy environment is affecting the health of children and elderly people. An Old City resident, Mohammed Anwar, told TOI that the official apapthy despite several complaints is affecting residents’ health. “The government has announced Sunday-Funday-like event at Charminar but the authorities should once visit the localities and see how the people are forced to live in this filthy atmosphere. Owing to this, children’s and elders’ health is being affected,” Anwar told TOI.
Highlighting the prevailing unhealthy atmosphere and the authorities’ negligence, Telangana Telugu Desam Party (TTDP) has urged the GHMC commissioner and mayor to look into the matter. “The residents of Himmatpura face lots of problems as the piles of garbage have turned into a breeding ground for mosquitoes and stray animals. The matter was taken up with officials but nothing has been done,” Mohammed Ahmed, GHMC, minority vice-president, TTDP told TOI.
Surya Kumar, deputy commissioner, GHMC, Charminar said that as it is the festive season many employees were absent and that the problem would be addressed soon.
