Commuters struggle with poor roads, sewage overflow in Tolichowki
HYDERABAD: Residents and commuters navigating through Salarjung Colony in Tolichowki encounter significant challenges due to pressing issues such as deteriorating road conditions and sewage overflow. These hurdles have prompted many to seek alternate routes. Particularly, the stretch between Tolichowki and Langarhouse Road stands out for its dire condition, emerging as a hotspot for accidents, urging prompt maintenance.
While speaking to Hyderabad Mail, a concerned resident of Salarjung Colony, with the condition of anonymity pointed out the ongoing challenges in the area. The resident said that the locality is dealing with frequent sewage overflow and a lack of well-maintained tar roads for daily commuters. These issues also affect the adjacent lanes within Salarjung Colony, exacerbating the problem of inadequate road infrastructure.
đź“Ť #flour mill #tolichowki @GHMCOnline @DRonaldRose @CommissionrGHMC
Unfortunately, we won’t see road here, #monsoon2024 abt to entire tday or tmrw, if #teamghmc won’t act, commuters literally suffer here!
DC, ZC, supervisors who else, monitoring? @HiHyderabad #hyderabadrains pic.twitter.com/CCcwtqXqTo— TGCitizen (@Citizen_TS) June 1, 2024
The resident explained that the entire colony had its roads dug up initially for sewerage work, but unfortunately, new roads were not laid down afterward. Consequently, the community now contends with elevated levels of dust pollution, impacting the well-being of residents and commuters alike.
Expressing frustration, the resident said, “It’s ironic that despite the previous government’s efforts to resolve the sewerage issue in this lane, we still witness sewerage on the road. I fail to comprehend why the residents or the politicians involved are not taking steps to address these long-standing and critical issues.”
The resident added that if the road is repaired and proper sewers installed, many IT employees will choose to travel on this road, significantly decreasing traffic at the nearby junction (Nanal Nagar).
Noting the approaching rainy season, the resident said that commuters will suffer due to the poor roads and urged the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation authorities (GHMC) to take action before the rainy season.
TG Citizen took to Twitter and posted, “#flour mill #tolichowki @GHMCOnline @DRonaldRose @CommissionrGHMC. Unfortunately, we won’t see road here, #monsoon2024 about to enter today or tomorrow, if #teamghmc won’t act, commuters will literally suffer here! DC, ZC, supervisors who else, monitoring? @HiHyderabad #hyderabadrains.”
CM Revanth Reddy reorganizes disaster management for Greater Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has decided to assign critical responsibilities to the Disaster Management Department within Greater Hyderabad. He has directed officials to implement structural changes and redistribute responsibilities accordingly. In a review meeting at the Secretariat on Monday evening, the Chief Minister discussed the reorganization with officials from Municipal Administration, HMDA, and Musi Development.
Expansion of disaster management responsibilities
Recognizing the geographic expansion of Hyderabad, the Chief Minister ordered the Disaster Management Department to extend its jurisdiction to the Outer Ring Road. He suggested including GHMC, 27 surrounding municipalities and corporations, and 33 gram panchayats within its service area. The department will be renamed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring Protection (HYDRA). The Chief Minister proposed appointing a DIG-level officer as the director and SP-level officers as additional directors. He also recommended special teams from GHMC, HMDA, the Water Board, city traffic, and other departments to join this new division.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for the Disaster Management Department to offer continuous services to city residents, not just during floods or emergencies. HYDRA should actively address all issues faced by Hyderabad’s citizens, including preserving the city’s tanks and ponds, protecting government properties from encroachments, and managing hoardings and flex banners. Additionally, HYDRA will oversee water pipelines, electricity supply lines, drainage, flood management, and traffic control.
Focus on heritage and infrastructure projects
Chief Minister Reddy directed the acceleration of the Musi River Development Project, aiming to elevate Hyderabad’s international reputation. He stressed the importance of working towards the government’s goal of transforming this project into a landmark. He also ordered officials to take necessary actions to restore historical buildings and structures within the city. The GHMC presented a PowerPoint on various heritage sites, such as the City Library, Charminar Ayurvedic Hospital, and Nizamia Observatory etc. The Chief Minister encouraged exploring ways to develop these sites for tourism and integrating feasible ones into the Musi River Development Project.
The Chief Minister instructed Chief Secretary Shantikumar to draft a comprehensive reorganization plan, including staffing, duties, and budget allocations for HYDRA. He also emphasized identifying key areas where the Disaster Management Department can enhance its operations.
The meeting included Chief Secretary Shantikumar, Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Danakishore, GHMC Commissioner Amrapali, GHMC Vigilance Disaster Management Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and Hyderabad Water Board MD Ashok Reddy.
