HYDERABAD: During its ongoing operation to desilt nalas and stormwater drains, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has found large quantities of plastic bottles and covers, footwear, damaged bed material,and glass.
More than 20% of the waste was plastic bottles, which had resulted in obstructions to the flow of water and stagnation. The nalas have become a breeding ground for mosquitoes and turned fetid.
For 2021, GHMC has undertaken disilting works at 356 nalas, covering 951 km, that must be completed before monsoon sets in.