1 week ago

Hyderabad Mosquito Menace Grows Amid Waterlogging and Poor Sanitation

People in many parts of Hyderabad are seeing far more mosquitoes than usual.

The mosquitoes are breeding in still water that does not move away.

Broken roads, blocked drains, garbage and waterlogging are making the problem worse.

Some affected areas are near lakes, nalas and other water bodies.

Residents say mosquito coils and repellents are not helping enough.

The insects are disturbing sleep, especially in the evenings and at night.

People want civic workers to remove stagnant water and spray areas more often.

Officials did not respond when asked about the complaints.

Key facts

Main complaint: Residents reported mosquitoes disrupting sleep and becoming difficult to control with household measures.
Reported causes: Stagnant water, waterlogging, overflowing drains, poor sanitation, uncollected garbage and damaged roads.
Civic measure criticized: Residents said regular mosquito fogging and other preventive measures were inadequate.
Affected areas: Complaints came from Samathanagar, Uppal, Champapet, Lakdi Ka Pul, Banjara Hills, Nizampet, Venkatrayanagar and Sun City.
Nearby sources: Residents linked mosquito growth to lakes, nalas, other water bodies and a sewage treatment plant.
Requested action: Residents urged authorities to clear stagnant water, address drainage and road problems, and intensify fogging.
Official response: Repeated attempts to obtain a response from the officials concerned went unanswered.

deccanchronicle.com · 1 week ago