Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Hyderabad Religious Sites Plagued by Garbage Crisis
In Hyderabad's Old City, religious sites like temples and mosques are surrounded by piles of trash.
This is because the local government isn't cleaning up the garbage regularly.
People visiting these places to pray are finding it difficult and unpleasant.
The trash smells bad, and it's also attracting stray dogs.
Residents have asked the government to clean up the garbage, install barriers to prevent more dumping, and improve sanitation.
Garbage heaps are accumulating near temples and mosques in Hyderabad's Old City.
Residents and devotees are facing difficulties due to the poor sanitation.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is criticized for not clearing waste promptly.
Stench and health hazards are resulting from unattended garbage.
Residents have requested the GHMC to remove garbage and implement sanitation drives.
- Who
- Devotees and residents
- What
- Garbage accumulating near religious sites
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Old City, Hyderabad
- Why
- GHMC's inadequate waste management
- Location
- Old City, Hyderabad
- Affected Sites
- Temples and Mosques
- Issue
- Garbage accumulation and inadequate sanitation
- Reported By
- Residents and devotees
- Complaint
- GHMC's failure to clear waste