Rs 39 crore sewer repair plan for Shanthi Nagar woes

Residents of Shanthi Nagar in Hayathnagar, Hyderabad, have been struggling with sewage overflow, waterlogging, garbage accumulation, and a road cave-in for the past six months. The road collapse has exposed a drain, creating a safety hazard, especially at night. Locals say complaints to the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and the water board have remained unaddressed, with stagnant wastewater making roads impassable for pedestrians and vehicles.

Nagendra Kumar, Chief General Manager of Hayathnagar, told the Times of India that the sewer line laid four years ago by GHMC has been repeatedly damaged. He said a Rs 39 crore proposal to relay the line from Shanthi Nagar to the Government Degree College will be sent to the government within a day. Water board officials estimate the work will take three to four months, with repairs continuing until the project begins. They have asked GHMC and traffic police to restrict heavy vehicles on the road.