Chandanagar residents struggle amid garbage crisis, poor roads, flooding woes
Chandanagar: Residents of Papireddy Colony in Chandanagar are expressing their frustration over deteriorating living conditions due to ongoing issues like garbage dumping, poor road conditions, and flooding during heavy rains. Despite multiple complaints to the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), residents say their pleas have largely gone unanswered.
Speaking with the Hyderabad Mail, Rajesh Gottimukkula, a local resident, highlighted the significant problem of garbage accumulation in their neighbourhood. “Garbage dumping is a major issue on our street, particularly on the small road connecting Papireddy Colony, Arambha Township, Rajiv Swagruha, and the GHMC Serilingampally office,” he explained. “Despite our numerous complaints, the garbage continues to pile up, posing a serious health risk, especially with rising dengue cases. The area is turning into a breeding ground for mosquitoes.”
Rajesh mentioned attempts to educate neighbours on proper waste disposal but faced resistance. “We tried talking to people, but many responded rudely, insisting it’s not our business. Our efforts have been futile, and we believe only the authorities can implement stricter rules and fines to deter dumping.”
He expressed disappointment with the GHMC’s lack of responsiveness, stating, “Officials often do not answer calls, and when we report issues through X or the GHMC App, our complaints are frequently closed without resolution. We find it frustrating that they mark complaints as ‘cleared’ or ‘not in purview’ without addressing the problems.”
[URGENT ATTENTION REQUIRED] in Papireddy Colony, Chandanagar:
1. Link Road Proposal from Papireddy Colony to GHMC office is pending. This will greatly improve accessibility for thousands.
2. Garbage Dumping is causing serious health risks, especially with the rise in dengue cases pic.twitter.com/kt4xbzFmv7— Rajesh (@ThisisRajesh_) September 26, 2024
In addition to garbage issues, Rajesh raised concerns about the condition of local roads. “The road is heavily used by residents travelling to areas like Gachibowli and Miyapur. Although the road is in terrible shape, it remains a vital shortcut, as the alternative route through the Lingampally Railway Underpass adds an extra 3-4 kilometers to the journey.”
He further pointed out the flooding issues during heavy rains, which exacerbate their challenges. “When it rains heavily, the Lingampally Railway Underpass floods, making it impossible to use. This isolates us from essential areas and leaves us without reliable alternative routes.”
Rajesh Gottimukkula revealed that residents had previously proposed a new link road between Papireddy Colony and the GHMC Serilingampally office road, which could significantly improve accessibility. “During a visit by GHMC officials, we discussed this link road, but there has been no update since. We really need this road to be prioritised, especially since flooding renders current routes unusable.”
The residents hope that the GHMC Commissioner will acknowledge their plight and urge the authorities to take immediate action to address these pressing concerns.
