Commuters struggle as potholes plague Hi-tech city road no. 8
Hyderabad: Residents of Hyderabad have raised concerns on social media about civic issues in different parts of the city, highlighting the lack of proper road maintenance and problems related to stray animals.
A major concern was raised regarding Hi-tech City Road No. 8, especially in front of the fire station, where multiple potholes and lack of proper road surfacing have made commuting difficult. A user, Kavali Chandrakanth (@Kavalichandrak1), posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) showing vehicles struggling to navigate the muddy, slippery stretch. He wrote, “Request for Repair of Large Potholes on Hi-tech City Road No. 8, especially in front of the Fire Station. Multiple potholes causing difficulty for commuters. #Potholes #HitechCity #Hyderabad.”
The post was tagged to the official handles of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) (@GHMCOnline), the GHMC Commissioner (@CommissionrGHMC), Hyderabad Traffic Police (@HYDTP), and the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (@HMWSSBOnline), urging immediate action.
In another instance, a resident, Chaitanya Kumar D, flagged the issue of stray dogs in Dr. Varma Colony, Budvel, Rajendranagar. “Stray dogs causing chaos! Barking/howling disturbs sleep, they chase kids, scare elderly & attack bikers. Please relocate dogs & sterilize to control issue. Act fast!” he posted, tagging GHMC’s social media team.
Residents facing water and sewerage-related issues in Hyderabad are advised to contact HMWSSB’s customer service at 155313 or 040-23300114, or through its official handle on X. For other civic concerns, the GHMC can be reached via @GHMCOnline.
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) was established on November 1, 1989, and is responsible for managing the city's water supply and sewerage services. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) oversees Hyderabad, the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It is one of the largest municipal corporations in India, serving a population of 7.9 million people across an area of 650 square kilometers.
