Hyderabad's Gudimalkapur struggles with garbage piles & leaking sewers
Hyderabad: The area in front of the vegetable market entrance in Gudimalkapur, Hyderabad, is experiencing significant sanitation problems. Piles of garbage have accumulated on the streets, causing discomfort for residents and commuters. The unpleasant smell from these heaps of waste, combined with a leaking sewer pipeline, has further exacerbated the situation, making the area unhygienic.
A local resident named TGCitizen highlighted the issue on 'X,' formerly known as Twitter. The post read, “#Gudimalkapur, I appreciate the people for staying around such an unhygienic spot. Well, @PrlsecyMAUD Sir, please review the sanitation situation. @GHMCOnline @ZC_Khairatabad @CommissionrGHMC @gadwalvijayainc. Likely @HMWSSBOnline @MDHMWSSB busy in 90 days #Hyderabad.”
In response, the official Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) handle acknowledged the concern, stating, “Dear citizen, inconvenience regretted, the issue has been brought to the notice of AMOH Mehdipatnam @Ghmc_cir12_Amoh for attention. @DC_12Mpatnam.”
Speaking with Hyderabad Mail, the resident, who chose to remain anonymous, expressed frustration, stating, “This is the same old story. Despite numerous complaints, there has been no response from the officials. This problem is right in front of the vegetable market entrance. I don’t understand how people are expected to live in such an unhygienic environment.”
The absence of proper dustbins may contribute to garbage being discarded on the streets. Citizens are also encouraged to take responsibility by refraining from littering and ensuring that their waste is handed over to GHMC vehicles for proper disposal.
In a related incident, the Deputy Commissioner of Uppal recently took a strong stance against littering. By monitoring CCTV footage, the department fined a violator Rs. 500. A post from the department read, “Caught, fined, and connected to the garbage collector. Fine levied ₹500. @SwachhBharatGov @SwachSurvekshan @GHMCOnline. #LitterFreeHyderabad.”
This move gained attention, with several citizens suggesting that imposing fines might be an effective solution to curb garbage dumping on roads.