Hyderabad’s Monsoon Preparedness: Citizens Urge Action

Hyderabad needs to step up its monsoon preparations. Citizens are calling on the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) to address several issues. These include fixing drains, repairing roads, and halting illegal constructions. Here’s what they have to say:

Key Issues and Solutions

Unclog Stormwater Drains

Madhuvanti Nene from Gaganmahal Colony points out that blocked stormwater drains and raised roads cause water to overflow onto the streets. She urges the authorities to:

• Clear blocked drains
• Fix the raised roads
• Make footpaths accessible

Improve Sanitation

Syed Shamsuddin Maghrabi stresses the need for better sanitation. He says that clogged drains lead to flooding and health issues. He urges:

• Clean drains on time
• Enhance sanitation in the old city

Create Rain Gardens

Aravind Yadappanava suggests creating rain gardens and planting more trees. He also advises:

• Clear gutters
• Have emergency supplies ready
• Avoid flooded areas
• Build underground pits for water infiltration

Safety Measures

Mangalampalli Satya Mohan Singh warns about the dangers of open manholes. He asks for:

• Permanent solutions for drainage
• Better use of funds

Fence Lakes and Nalas

Srini Jakkam suggests fencing lakes and nalas to prevent overflow. He also recommends:

• Desilt all nalas and drains
• Clear encroachments on stormwater channels
• Prepare diversion plans for flood-prone areas

Fix Streetlights and Roads

Venkat Kona from Jubilee Hills Road 70 asks for better streetlights and road repairs. He says:

• Fix sunken road stretches
• Install functioning streetlights
• Build stormwater drains

Translocate Old Trees

Venkat Rudra points out the danger of old trees falling during rains. He suggests:

• Check and translocate vulnerable trees
• Ensure smooth flow of rainwater in low-lying areas
• Install security covers near open nalas

Replace Ageing Pipelines

Ramesh Sistla from Officers’ Colony, RK Puram, complains about old pipelines. He urges:

• Replace ageing pipelines
• Repair poor infrastructure

Build Roadside Rainwater Catchments

Ajay Komatineni suggests building water catchment pits. He says:

• Construct pits every 100 metres
• Prevent flooding and recharge groundwater

Preserve Open Spaces

T Kailash Ditya urges preserving open spaces and lakes. He suggests:

• Fix and clean drains
• Encourage rainwater harvesting
• Preserve green spaces

Penalise Violators

Natarajan Sitaraman suggests penalising violators. He recommends:

• Monitor population density
• Increase drainpipe diameter in dense areas
• Deploy suction motors in vulnerable areas

Ensure Safe Road Conditions

Ayushman Saha from Sadhana Vihar Colony asks for better road conditions. He says:

• Fix potholes and open manholes
• Prevent traffic jams

Clear Clogged Drains

Nagarajamani MV highlights the need to clear drains. He urges:

• Ensure proper drainage
• Maintain hygiene
• Implement effective drainage systems

Recycle Waste

Brig Jagjit Singh Ahuja suggests recycling waste. He recommends:

• Recycle all types of waste
• Produce alternative fuel
• Take permanent measures for cleanliness

Level Roads and Remove Potholes

Chada Rekha Rao asks for better road conditions. She says:

• Regular desilting of drains
• Cover potholes
• Level roads

Complete Repair Work in Summer

Nagarjuna Srinivasa Rao Yenamandra suggests completing repair work in summer. He urges:

• Repair roads before monsoon
• Ensure coordination between departments

Ensure 24X7 Power Supply

Jahnavi Venkat highlights the need for urgent inspection of old trees and roads. She suggests:

• Trim heavy branches
• Repair uneven roads
• Ensure proper channeling of rainwater