17 hrs ago
Mosquito Menace Worsens Around Hyderabad Lakes, Residents Seek Action
People living near Nalla Cheruvu say there are many more mosquitoes than usual.
The mosquitoes are making it hard for families to go outside in the evening and sleep well.
Residents think weeds and water hyacinth around the lake are helping mosquitoes breed.
They also say fogging and other mosquito-control work is not happening often enough.
One resident shared a video showing many mosquitoes on a balcony.
The video led people online to ask officials to act.
People near Neknampur Lake and the Musi River have reported similar problems.
Residents want the lakes cleaned and mosquito-control operations increased.
Residents near Nalla Cheruvu in Uppal say rising mosquito numbers are disrupting sleep and limiting outdoor activity.
Locals blame thick water hyacinth, lake weeds and inadequate anti-larval operations for worsening breeding conditions.
Residents have urged the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation to increase fogging, anti-larval work and lake cleaning.
A video showing mosquitoes at an Uppal resident’s balcony prompted reactions and calls for civic action on social media.
Similar complaints have been reported near Neknampur Lake, the Musi River and other Hyderabad water bodies.
- Who
- Residents of Uppal, Manikonda and other areas near Hyderabad lakes and water bodies, along with local activist Mohammed Ahmed.
- What
- Residents reported a worsening mosquito infestation and called for more fogging, anti-larval operations, weed removal and lake cleaning.
- Where
- Around Nalla Cheruvu in Uppal, Neknampur Lake in Manikonda, the Musi River and other Hyderabad water bodies.
- When
- The problem was reported to have worsened in recent weeks, with residents particularly affected during evening hours.
- Why
- Residents allege that water hyacinth, overgrown weeds, delayed lake-cleaning work and inadequate mosquito-control measures are creating breeding conditions.
Key facts
- Main location
- Nalla Cheruvu, Uppal, Hyderabad
- Reported impact
- Residents say mosquitoes are disrupting sleep and making it difficult to go outdoors after evening hours.
- Suspected breeding conditions
- Thick water hyacinth and other weeds covering parts of the lake.
- Requested measures
- More fogging, anti-larval operations, removal of water hyacinth and lake cleaning.
- Other affected areas
- Neknampur Lake in Manikonda, the Musi River and surrounding water bodies.
- Health concerns cited
- Residents and an activist mentioned malaria, dengue and typhoid.
- Public reaction
- A video shared on Instagram showing mosquitoes at a resident’s balcony prompted online reactions and calls for civic action.
Quotes
K Venkatram Reddy
Resident living near Nalla Cheruvu in Uppal
“Officials filled Nalla Cheruvu back up, and the mosquitoes apparently showed up for the after-party! Just look at my balcony — there are tens, if not hundreds, of mosquitoes. Is this what the residents are expected to live with?”
thehansindia.com
“Delays in routine lake-cleaning contracts have also reportedly affected the regular clearing of weeds and other vegetation”
thehansindia.com
Mohammed Ahmed
Activist commenting on mosquito-control measures
“Hyderabad has become like a mosquito breeding ground. There is no regular fogging and no proper anti-larval operations. If GHMC claims to be addressing the issue, it is not being done properly. Strict measures are needed to combat diseases such as malaria, dengue and typhoid”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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