Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Hyderabad Plans Drain Remodel to Prevent Flooding
The city's government is planning to fix the drains around the Ameerpet metro station and Maitrivanam to stop flooding.
They found that the drains get too narrow, causing water to back up during heavy rain.
Officials checked the area to figure out how to make the drains wider and prevent flooding.
They're preparing the final plans to fix the problem and keep the roads from being flooded.
GHMC and HYDRAA plan drain remodelling to prevent flooding.
Project focuses on Ameerpet metro station and Maitrivanam areas.
Drainage channels narrow from 40 to 10 feet at road crossings.
Flooding impacts roads, submerging Ameerpet Metro and Maitrivanam.
Officials inspected affected areas to assess solutions.
- Who
- GHMC, HYDRAA commissioners, and zonal commissioner.
- What
- Drain remodelling and reconstruction project to prevent flooding.
- When
- Thursday inspection, plans in preparation.
- Where
- Ameerpet metro station and Maitrivanam areas in Hyderabad.
- Why
- To prevent future flooding.
- Project Goal
- Prevent flooding
- Areas Affected
- Ameerpet Metro, Maitrivanam
- Key Participants
- GHMC, HYDRAA
- Inspection Date
- Thursday
- Drain Width Reduction
- 40 feet to 10 feet
