Telangana - Is Hyderabad monsoon ready?
Furthermore, there is plenty of cause for concern given the recent viral videos showing the city's western section experiencing constant traffic jams, a nala collapsing in Banjara Hills, and the typically flooded highways.
Traffic jams ultimately arise from forcing drivers to navigate through areas where they are knee-deep in water and have no view of the road below.
There are 120 classified water logging spots in the city, according to newly released HMWS&SB data, and 134 places were labeled as susceptible, according to a statement from the GHMC. Potholes abound on several road sections, including those at Abhinav nagar Colony, Khairatabad, and Nagole, making commutes hazardous.
In addition, since many manhole lids are still unpainted, it is impossible to discern the lids themselves—let alone the color of the paint—when the roads are wet.
Many of the manholes are still only partially covered, and red flags are nowhere to be found, despite orders to properly cover them and position them. Several parts of the city also lack fully de-silted sewers and nalas. Along with regular sewage overflows, residents of Suraram, Bachupally, KRCR Colony, and some parts of manikonda deal with serious problems related to waterlogging. Nonetheless, HMWS&SB claims to have a comprehensive monsoon response plan that includes a Central Safety Protocol Cell.
Power outages persist Hyderabadis will still experience power outages during the monsoon after going hours without power during the scorching summer months. social media platforms are overflowing with complaints over power outages, indicating that short power outages are becoming commonplace in the metropolis.
EVDM director says DRF teams are prepared. director Prakash reddy said the Disaster Response Force (DRF) of the Directorate of Enforcement Vigilance & Disaster Management is ready for action this monsoon. He declared, "All 30 teams have dewatering and tree-cutting equipment, and they are all fully trained."