Hyderabad flood-prone spots worry locals

HYDERABAD: With rains lashing the city, residents are raising alarm over the numerous inundation spots dotting the city. They say this could increase the spread of vector-borne diseases at a time when the city is already facing the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bramiah Tallam, a resident of Srinivasa colony in Nizampet, said, “The approach road from our colony to the main road is in a terrible condition.A few weeks ago, it was dug up for a drain line, but the work has not been completed and now this has become a water stagnation point.” Tallam said there is a lack of planning, adding, “Officials knew that the monsoons are approaching, they should have ensured that the road is restored.”
In Sai Durganagar, Boduppal, the road that leads to Nacharam via Chilkanagar is in permanent state of inundation. This problem is exacerbated during the monsoon as water from the neighbouring Raa Cheruvu flows onto the streets. “The situation has worsened with the rain. In spite of making several representations over the years to authorities nothing has been done to solve the issue,” says Navoday Kumar Veludandi, a resident. He said residents of the area fear for their health. “With coronavirus cases rising, we do not want vector-borne diseases to worsen the situation,” he said.
In Attapur, Srinivas Reddy from Vasudev Reddy Nagar complained of similar issues. He said: “Internal roads are filled with water. The lockdown should have been used to boost infrastructure. in all areas.”