Stagnant Water, Poor Sanitation Fuel Mosquito Menace in Hyderabad, Civic Action Under Scanner

Hyderabad:As the city observes World Mosquito Day on Thursday, residents across several localities in Hyderabad are battling a growing mosquito menace, with stagnant water, waterlogging, damaged roads and inadequate fogging being blamed for worsening conditions.

The problem is particularly severe in residential areas located close to lakes, nalas and other water bodies, where residents say mosquitoes have become a daily nuisance and are disrupting their sleep. Many residents also complain that mosquito repellents, coils and other household measures are proving ineffective.

In Samathanagar, residents said stagnant water had accumulated beneath a newly constructed box-type stormwater drain, turning the area into a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

“The problem has become unbearable due to the lack of mosquito fogging across the locality,” said D. Ramchander Rao, a retired Singareni employee and resident of Samathanagar.

In Shantinagar, Road No. 3, Uppal, IT employee Rakesh said the mosquito population had increased considerably in recent days. “They are uncontrollable despite using mosquito repellents and switching on coolers,” he said. He attributed the problem to the nearby sewage treatment plant.

Residents of Champapet in Saidabad also complained of sleepless nights due to mosquitoes. A homemaker from the locality said the family was increasingly worried about the impact on their health. “We do not know the reason for so many mosquitoes. We have been using mosquito coils, but nothing seems to be working,” she said.

Vadde Marena, a resident of Lakdi Ka Pul, blamed poor sanitation and the lack of preventive measures for the mosquito menace. “Garbage is not being lifted properly, drains are overflowing, there is no fogging and the roads are not being cleaned properly. All these issues are contributing to the increase in mosquitoes,” he said.

In NBT Nagar, Banjara Hills, resident Vinod Kumar said the mosquito menace had worsened due to the absence of regular preventive measures by the civic authorities.

P. Manoj Kumar from Nizampet’s KTR Colony also pointed to waterlogging and damaged roads as major concerns. He said several stretches had poor road conditions, with stagnant water remaining for prolonged periods.

Residents of Venkatrayanagar too complained about badly damaged roads and waterlogging, saying the conditions were aggravating the mosquito problem.

Hima Bindu, a teacher from Sun City said, “We have been facing a severe mosquito problem, particularly during the evenings and nights. The authorities should take immediate steps.”

With several localities reporting similar complaints, residents have urged civic authorities to intensify fogging, clear stagnant water and address damaged roads and drainage problems instead of relying only on household mosquito-control measures. Repeated attempts to seek a response from the officials concerned went unanswered.