HYDERABAD: There have been at least 15 cases of dengue reported from Alkapur township in Manikonda over the past two weeks. Residents blame the poor sanitation standards in the area for the problem.
Srinivas Reddy Pichapati, secretary of Sanfield apartment complex, said, “Among the 14 flats in our complex, four people contracted dengue, including the watchman’s daughter who lives in the premises.”
Prakash Reddy, whose six-year-old son contracted dengue a week ago voiced similar concerns.
Reddy, who lives in an independent house in the area, said, “We have been suffering from a mosquito breeding problem for years now, but it has never been this bad. When I took my son to the local doctor, I could see the queue of patients and many referrals being made for dengue tests.”
Locals blame an open drain and garbage dumping as the main reasons for the proliferation of mosquitoes.
Confirming three cases of dengue from his apartment, Manoj Kumar, executive committee member, Alkapur Residents Welfare Association, said, “The storm water drain which supposed to carry rainwater is being contaminated with sewage. The open drain runs through the township and is one of the man reasons why people are suffering from dengue.” The drain starts at Road no. 13 and ends in Road no. 30.
The construction spurt in the area is another problem. Without proper infrastructure in place, people are dumping their garbage in the drain as well as in open spaces.
Manikonda municipal commissioner M Shanker said, "We are taking all measures possible to handle the situation along with health department officials. Water-logged areas are being cleared and fumigation is being done regularly."
Srinivas Reddy Pichapati, secretary of Sanfield apartment complex, said, “Among the 14 flats in our complex, four people contracted dengue, including the watchman’s daughter who lives in the premises.”
Prakash Reddy, whose six-year-old son contracted dengue a week ago voiced similar concerns.
Reddy, who lives in an independent house in the area, said, “We have been suffering from a mosquito breeding problem for years now, but it has never been this bad. When I took my son to the local doctor, I could see the queue of patients and many referrals being made for dengue tests.”
Locals blame an open drain and garbage dumping as the main reasons for the proliferation of mosquitoes.
Confirming three cases of dengue from his apartment, Manoj Kumar, executive committee member, Alkapur Residents Welfare Association, said, “The storm water drain which supposed to carry rainwater is being contaminated with sewage. The open drain runs through the township and is one of the man reasons why people are suffering from dengue.” The drain starts at Road no. 13 and ends in Road no. 30.
The construction spurt in the area is another problem. Without proper infrastructure in place, people are dumping their garbage in the drain as well as in open spaces.
Manikonda municipal commissioner M Shanker said, "We are taking all measures possible to handle the situation along with health department officials. Water-logged areas are being cleared and fumigation is being done regularly."
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