GHMC begins monsoon drive across Hyderabad: Road repairs, dengue checks prioritised
The drive is aimed at addressing seasonal sanitation issues that worsen during the monsoon
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy
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Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Tuesday launched a citywide special monsoon drive to prevent disease outbreaks and ensure public safety during the rainy season.
The initiative will focus on clearing garbage, repairing potholes, removing construction debris, controlling mosquito breeding and inspecting homes in dengue-affected areas.
Cleaning 15 divisions per day
āThe drive is aimed at addressing seasonal sanitation issues that worsen during the monsoon. The civic body will deploy thousands of workers and heavy machinery to clean 15 divisions per day, with a goal to cover the entire city swiftly and thoroughly,ā said GHMC commissioner RV Karnan.
Each zone has been allocated Rs 5 crore to carry out the drive effectively. Key focus areas include removal of waste from roads, public drains, open spaces and around electric poles and parks, he added.
Personal inspections as a measure against dengue
To curb the spread of dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases, GHMC has made it mandatory for zonal and deputy commissioners to personally inspect areas with reported cases. Colonies with four or more dengue cases must be inspected by zonal commissioners, while those with two cases fall under the deputy commissionersā purview.
Assistant medical officers are tasked with visiting every affected household, and anti-larval spraying will be carried out in and around those colonies, the GHMC commissioner said.
2,500 mosquito control personnel deployed
The civic body has mobilised a large team for the operation, including as many as 18,500 sanitation workers, 2,500 mosquito control personnel, supervisors and assistant entomologists and senior GHMC officials. All officials are expected to take part in daily field inspections and submit review reports.
Public helpline for complaints
A dedicated helpline (040-4111 1111) has been set up to receive complaints and suggestions from the public. GHMC has urged citizens to report unattended garbage, potholes, or mosquito-prone areas to ensure a quick response.
Repairs on roads must be finished in 10 days
Commissioner Karnan has warned that any negligence in the quality of work will attract strict action. Potholes caused by rain must be filled immediately. Roads dug up for repairs or utility work must be restored within 10 days.
