Hyderabad: Residents of Diamond City Colony in Suleman Nagar Ward, Rajendra Nagar are facing sanitation issues due to the delay in open drain works and irregular garbage collection. The monsoon season has heightened their concerns as stagnant water and overflowing garbage pose a significant risk of diseases like dengue, malaria, and cholera. The residents urge the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) to expedite the completion of open drain works and ensure regular garbage collection to prevent a potential health crisis in the area.
While speaking to the Hyderabad Mail, Syed, also known as Shaandaar and an admin of the @swachhhyd Twitter page, said, ‘The open drain works, which began three months ago, have progressed at a snail’s pace, causing frustration among residents.”
Shaandaar criticized the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) for its slow progress, stating, “The works are proceeding at a tortoise’s pace.” He also mentioned that there is no update regarding when they will resume the halted work.
Syed further highlighted the safety hazards associated with incomplete drains. “There are no barricades or caution boards around the open drains, which could lead to accidents,” he said, pointing to the tragic incidents of children falling into open drains across Telangana.
Taking to a social media platform, ‘X,’ previously known as Twitter, Shaandaar Hyderabad (@swachhhyd), tagged relevant officials and expressed his concerns, and revealed the pictures. He posted, “Status of works by friendly agency of @GHMCOnline after 3 months. Works in tortoise mode, which is very slow. @CommissionrGHMC.”
In a previous tweet dated May 3, he had addressed the Commissioner of GHMC, inquiring, “Respected @CommissionrGHMC Sir, how many more years do your #TeamGHMC Rajendra Nagar circle need to complete these works in Sulaiman Nagar ward Diamond city colony? @GHMCOnline @ActivistTeja @vinay_vangala @ZC_Charminar @Riyazuddin555.”
