Streetlights out near Gowtham Model School, Red Hills; Residents cite safety concerns

Hyderabad: Residents of Red Hills have raised safety concerns after streetlights near Gowtham Model School on Fapcci Marg Road stopped functioning, leaving the area dark at night.

The issue was highlighted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by a user under the handle Mayor of Human Rights (@abid11238504), who tagged officials and wrote, “@GHMCOnline @CommissionrGHMC Sir, streetlight not working near door nos. 11-5-491 to 494, behind Hyder Medical Centre, near Gowtham Model School, Fapcci Marg Road, Red Hills. Area is dark and unsafe at night. Kindly fix the issue immediately. #Hyderabad #GHMC cc @CollectorHYD.”

In response, the official handle of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) replied, “Dear Citizen, We regret the inconvenience caused. The Electrical Team has been notified and will work to resolve the issue at the earliest. @KiranmayeeSari1 @DC17Khairatabad.”

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.