Pothole on newly laid road in Shamsher Gunj sparks safety concerns

Hyderabad: A large pothole has appeared on a newly laid road in Shamsher Gunj, Bahadurpura, raising safety concerns among local residents and commuters. Locals are alarmed by the depth of the pothole, reportedly around six feet, and fear it could lead to accidents or even road collapse if not addressed quickly.

The issue was brought to public attention by Shaik Abdul Mukarram (@abdul869) on X (formerly Twitter), who tagged the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and other officials. His post read, “@CommissionrGHMC, @GHMCOnline @MohdMubeen58 There is a large pothole on the newly laid road in Shamsher Gunj, Bahadurpura. It is about 6 feet deep and poses a serious risk of a major accident. Kindly take urgent action to fix this. #Hyderabad #GHMC #RoadSafety #Bahadurpura”

Responding to the post, the official GHMC handle replied, “Dear citizen, inconvenience regretted. The area engineering team has been informed to attend to it. @EE_Circle10 @Dcfalaknuma”

Residents facing issues with water and sewerage problems in Hyderabad can contact HMWSSB through its customer service numbers at 155313 or 040-23300114 or via its social media platforms on X (formerly Twitter). Additionally, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) can be contacted for related concerns through their official handle on X (@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.