IMPACT: CMC launches anti-larval and fogging drive after HyderabadMail report
HYDERABAD: After HyderabadMail reported the ongoing mosquito problem in Manikonda’s Kohinoor Enclave and complaints being closed automatically on the civic app, health officials from the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) started mosquito control work in the affected areas. Subsequently, this action came after complaints and videos about mosquito breeding at Ibrahimbagh Lake were shared in the Citizens Council group and sent to the Zonal Commissioner of Serilingampally.
AMHO Dr. K. S. Ravi and the Narsingi Circle Entomologist visited the affected areas and supervised mosquito control efforts. Specifically, in Krishna Reddy Enclave, where three people in one family were diagnosed with dengue, anti-larval spraying was started promptly.
Officials inspected stagnant water and mosquito breeding sites at the Ibrahimbagh Lake entrance, Pandenavagu Nala, and EVV Colony, where stagnant water posed a risk for vector-borne diseases. Meanwhile, in Sree Venkateswara Colony, where two dengue cases were reported, preventive measures were initiated to contain the spread of the disease.
Officials treated Kohinoor Colony as a priority and deployed two teams for anti-larval operations and fumigation. Additionally, they were instructed to conduct night fogging in Manikonda and Neknampur to target adult mosquitoes. Arif Mohammed from The Citizens Council(TCC) said it would continue to follow up with officials to ensure regular anti-larval measures, fogging, and sustained vector control in the area.
IMPACT: CMC acts on Manikonda mosquito menace
After @Hyderabad_Mail reported on the mosquito problem, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation(CMC) officials began spraying anti-larval chemicals and fogging several colonies in Manikonda and Neknampur.
These include Krishna Reddy… https://t.co/UrdADT5ZXu pic.twitter.com/HM8N4qWTwR
— Hyderabad Mail (@Hyderabad_Mail) September 1, 2026
This action followed a HyderabadMail report on August 31, where Sufiyan Siddiqui, a resident of Kohinoor Enclave on Alkapur Road, expressed his frustration about months of persistent mosquito problems. Previously, he reported filing a complaint using the MYCURE app about 45 days ago, but it was closed with a note stating that fogging and larvicidal spraying had been done, even though no such interventions took place.
He attributed the ongoing mosquito problem to the proximity of Ibrahimbagh Lake and irregular solid waste collection, which both create ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes. Therefore, he urged the GHMC to conduct a thorough inspection and implement sustained vector control measures, rather than merely closing complaints without addressing the root cause.
GHMC’s response indicates recognition of the seriousness of the issue, especially with the monsoon season increasing the risk of vector-borne diseases. While residents welcomed the intervention, they emphasized the need for ongoing and consistent action to ensure that the mosquito menace does not recur.
The Citizens Council assured the public it will remain engaged with authorities to monitor the progress of anti-larval measures and fogging operations, and to advocate for long-term solutions such as improved solid waste management and better maintenance of the lake to prevent future outbreaks.
