Archive · 24 Jul 2026
HYDRAA Commissioner Inspects Gachibowli Desilting Works
The HYDRAA Commissioner, A.V. Ranganath, visited Gachibowli to check on the desilting and restoration works in stormwater drains leading to Khajaguda lake.
He found that one vent of a box drain was blocked with silt and directed officials to speed up the desilting process.
Officials mentioned that previous measures had prevented waterlogging during recent rains.
Ranganath also inspected an underpass where rainwater had collected due to failed automatic water pumps and instructed the repair of these pumps.
He also ordered the readiness of 25 horsepower pumps to quickly remove rainwater if needed.
HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath inspected desilting and restoration works in stormwater drains near Gachibowli.
One vent of a box drain leading to Khajaguda lake was found blocked with silt.
Officials reported that previous precautionary measures had prevented waterlogging during recent rains.
Ranganath directed officials to speed up desilting works and repair failed automatic water pumps.
He also instructed the readiness of 25 horsepower pumps to quickly remove rainwater if needed.
- Who
- A.V. Ranganath, HYDRAA Commissioner
- What
- Inspection of desilting and restoration works in stormwater drains
- When
- During the recent monsoon
- Where
- Gachibowli, Hyderabad
- Why
- To review the progress of desilting works and the condition of roads where rainwater had accumulated
Proactive Measures
Infrastructure Failures
Preventive Measures
Proactive Measures
Precautionary measures taken previously had prevented waterlogging during the recent rain.
Infrastructure Failures
Two automatic water pumps had failed, leading to waterlogging.
- Location
- Gachibowli, Hyderabad
- Inspected By
- A.V. Ranganath, HYDRAA Commissioner
- Key Issue
- Desilting and restoration works in stormwater drains
- Preventive Measures
- Previously taken measures prevented waterlogging
- Infrastructure Failure
- Two automatic water pumps failed
- Directives Given
- Speed up desilting works, repair pumps, keep 25 HP pumps ready