Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Open Manholes in Hyderabad Pose Deadly Threat
Imagine walking or driving, and suddenly there's a big, open hole in the road!
That's what's happening in Hyderabad with open manholes.
People are getting hurt, and sadly, some have even died.
The city officials haven't fixed these problems.
These manholes become extra dangerous when it rains because the streets flood, and you can't see the holes.
Many residents have been reporting problems.
People are asking the city to fix these dangerous manholes and make the roads safe for everyone.
Uncovered manholes and damaged slabs pose a risk to pedestrians and motorists in Hyderabad.
Several incidents of injuries and deaths have been reported due to open manholes.
Heavy rains exacerbate the problem, with incidents of people falling into uncovered manholes.
Residents and activists are calling for the GHMC to address the issue.
Manholes across various localities in Hyderabad are either broken, under repair, or uncovered.
- Who
- Pedestrians, motorists, cyclists, residents, GHMC, HYDRAA, and Water Board officials.
- What
- Open and damaged manholes leading to injuries, deaths, and accidents.
- When
- Incidents reported in recent days, with a surge during rains.
- Where
- Various locations across Hyderabad, including Old City.
- Why
- Lack of maintenance and oversight by civic officials.
Resident Concerns
Government Response
Manhole Maintenance
Resident Concerns
Residents demand immediate action to repair and cover manholes due to safety concerns and deaths.
Government Response
Civic officials have been accused of ignoring the issue and focusing on encroachment related issues.
- Issue
- Open and damaged manholes endangering citizens.
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Incidents
- Injuries and deaths reported.
- Contributing Factors
- Uncovered manholes, damaged slabs, and flooding during rains.
- Reported incidents
- Injuries to commuters and a cyclist falling into a manhole.
- Deaths
- 4 deaths and 4 missing during heavy rains.
