Sewerage leak from 3 manholes continues for last 10 days in Begumpet
Hyderabad: For the past ten days, persistent sewage leakage from three manholes near the Akbar firewood shop in Viqar Nagar, Begumpet, has been causing significant inconvenience to residents and commuters. The overflowing sewage has created a pool of drainage water on the roads, making the area impassable and posing health risks.
Residents of Viqar Nagar have expressed frustration with the temporary solutions provided by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) and are demanding a permanent resolution to the issue.
While speaking with the Hyderabad Mail, M.A. Ahmed, a local resident, mentioned that the recent merger of the sewerage lines from Viqar Nagar with the Indian Airlines colony has overwhelmed the manholes. This has led to overflow, turning the road into a beach. He further explained that while Indian Airlines Colony has a well-developed sewage system, the merger has created a strain on the existing infrastructure.
Residents have filed numerous complaints with the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB), but the problem persists. While officials have attempted to address the issue by removing silt from the manholes, the residents argue that this is only a temporary fix.
MA Ahmed has called for a permanent solution, including the removal of the merger of sewerage connections with the Indian Airlines Colony. He also pointed out that the merger was implemented a year ago and is now causing significant problems.
Rusty, a social media user, recently posted on ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter) and tagged the official account of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB). The post mentioned that for the past three days, sewage from three manholes near Akbar Firewood Shop has been continuously flowing at Viqar Nagar, Begumpet.
Since last 3 days sewage from 3 manholes near Akbar fire wood shop flowing continuously at Viqar nagar, begumpet @HMWSSBOnline @MDhmws @HiHyderabad @revathitweets @anusha_puppala @THHyderabad @swachhhyd @sselvan @ActivistTeja @HydWatch @Citizen_TS @CoreenaSuares2 @RVKRao2 pic.twitter.com/6T5p61xhCn
— Rusty (@Rusty_2001) August 21, 2024
Replying to his concern, the official handle of Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) said, “Good Evening, sir. I have registered a complaint with Token No: 1966 and intimated the concerned officials and the Prakash Nagar section manager to rectify it as soon as possible. Thank you.”
