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Overflowing drain near Hyderabad dargah troubles residents for 15 days
Residents of Ghazibanda in Hyderabad’s Old City have suffered for 15 days from an overflowing drain near the Dargah Hazrath Syed Sadath. Dirty water has spread onto the road, causing hardship for…
The Story in Brief
Residents of Ghazibanda in Hyderabad’s Old City have suffered for 15 days from an overflowing drain near the Dargah Hazrath Syed Sadath. Dirty water has spread onto the road, causing hardship for motorists, pedestrians, and families in surrounding homes. A foul smell from stagnant water persists day and night, creating unhygienic conditions.
Businessman Shahed Khan said vehicles splash dirty water on pedestrians. Resident Abdul Lateef added that women and schoolchildren are worst affected, with children having to walk carefully through the affected stretch. Architect Mohd Sadiq urged the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation to clear the blockage permanently. The drain serves a residential area frequented by devotees visiting the dargah.
The Indian Opinion
Ghazibanda’s overflowing drain is a classic case of municipal neglect dressed up as a minor complaint. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has the staff and equipment; what it lacks is urgency. Residents say women, schoolchildren, and elderly are worst affected. The true test will be how quickly GHMC clears this blockage and sets a maintenance schedule, before the next rain turns a stench into a health crisis.
Source: siasat.com
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