Muski cheruvu pollution, road delays: Narsingi residents seek civic solutions
HYDERABAD: Residents of Hallmark Vicinia, My Home Avatar, and Jayabheri Summit joined Narsingi Deputy Commissioner Lakshma Reddy and his team for a field inspection on Wednesday. They wanted urgent action on worsening civic problems in their area. Residents pointed out several chronic issues and demanded quick, coordinated help from government agencies.
Going further into details, Muski Cheruvu Conservation Committee organized the inspection. Specifically, they focused on three major problems, including untreated wastewater flowing into Muski Cheruvu, a prolonged delay in road construction, and multiple civic infrastructure issues at the My Home Avatar junction.
Residents first showed officials the constant flow of untreated wastewater into Muski Cheruvu. Over time, the lake has become severely polluted. As a result, residents urged the Deputy Commissioner to stop the discharge immediately, warning that the pollution threatens public health and the lake’s ecosystem.
In response, Lakshma Reddy promised both short-term and long-term solutions. He did not give a specific timeline, but he agreed the issue is serious and told his team to move quickly on fixes.
Further, residents showed officials a road that has remained incomplete for four years. They explained that the delay was due to pending approvals from the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB), since a gravity channel passes through that area, and confusion over whether HMWSSB or the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) is responsible.
Narsingi DC assures action
Because of these delays, residents urged the Deputy Commissioner to prioritize road work, at least up to the temple, so commuters and emergency vehicles could get through. Officials said they would escalate the issue to the concerned authorities.
At the My Home Avatar junction, residents listed several problems. For instance, unpaved and damaged roads generate dust, causing respiratory issues, especially for children and elderly residents. Furthermore, inadequate drainage has led to increased mosquito breeding and concerns about vector-borne diseases such as dengue and malaria. Residents also reported that some high-rise developments violated building regulations by not maintaining adequate setbacks, creating safety concerns. In addition, they accused some developers of closing a stormwater culvert, blocking natural drainage and increasing the flood risk. Officials promised to investigate and take appropriate action after review.
Residents noted that Cyberabad Municipal Corporation(CMC) Commissioner Gummalla Srijana will visit the area soon. They asked that officials from HMWSSB, HMDA, and Hyderabad Growth Corridor Limited (HGCL) join her during the visit.
During the inspection, Goutham Krishna Reddy, a member of Muski Cheruvu Conservation Committee, said, “We are tired of running from one department to another for a single issue. All departments must work together to solve public problems. That is the only way forward.” In addition, residents stressed that they are law-abiding, tax-paying citizens under the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). They said basic amenities are their right, not a favor.
At the end of the inspection, residents gave a clear message to officials, act now, work together across departments, and communicate openly. They urged GHMC to take responsibility for the area’s civic problems and to work with other agencies for real results, without more delays.
