3 weeks ago
GHMC to Launch 10-Day Special Monsoon Drive for Waste Removal
The city government of Hyderabad, called GHMC, is starting a big cleaning program.
It will last ten days, from August 11 to 21.
The program is happening because heavy monsoon rains are coming.
Workers will pick up old trash, broken debris and green waste from the streets.
They will also clean the drains so water can flow and not cause flooding.
They will fix potholes in the roads and repair catch pits.
Every day, the work starts very early at 6 o'clock in the morning.
The city will also install systems to save rainwater and clean parks.
People will be taught how to sort their trash into four different kinds.
GHMC will conduct a special monsoon drive from August 11 to 21.
The drive focuses on removal of legacy waste, debris and green waste, and desilting of drains.
It also includes repair of potholes and catch pits across Hyderabad.
Operations will commence at 6 am daily, with field officers reporting attendance on the wireless set.
Additional activities include installing rain water harvesting systems, surveys of non-residential buildings, park cleaning, and IEC activities on 4-way waste segregation.
- Who
- Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC)
- What
- Launching a 10-day special monsoon drive for waste, debris and green waste removal, drain desilting, and repair of potholes and catch pits
- Where
- Hyderabad
- When
- August 11 to 21, with operations starting at 6 am daily
- Why
- To prepare the city for the monsoon by clearing waste, desilting drains and repairing roads
Key facts
- Organization
- Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC)
- Drive Duration
- 10 days
- Dates
- August 11-21
- Daily Start Time
- 6 am
- Core Focus Areas
- Legacy waste, debris and green waste removal; drain desilting; pothole and catch pit repair
- Additional Activities
- Rain water harvesting installation, non-residential building surveys, park cleaning, IEC activities on 4-way waste segregation
- Scheduling
- Circle-wise and ward-wise schedule issued to officials










