Narsingi Sanitation Drive Exposes Builders: 150 MT of Illegally Dumped Construction Waste Cleared

Hyderabad:A sanitation drive in Narsingi circle on Saturday revealed irregularities by builders and property owners. Out of the 173.7 metric tonnes (MT) of waste cleared on Saturday, the construction and demolition (C&D) waste amounted to 150 MT. Instead of disposing of the debris by contacting the municipal authorities and paying a fee, builders were dumping the waste in the open. Cyberabad Municipal Corporation chief G. Srijana had recently warned builders against the practice.

The other waste cleared was garbage of 15 MT, silt of 7 MT and green waste (1.7 MT). In addition, 350 encroachments were removed, 25 streetlights replaced and seven loose cables were rectified.

To execute the task, 40 officials, 313 sanitation workers, 47 vehicles and machinery, including JCBs, tippers and tractors were used. The drive included comprehensive cleaning of roads and footpaths, removal of encroachments, and minor repair works.

In addition to this, CMC is taking up desilting works to enhance stormwater drainage capacity and prevent waterlogging during the upcoming monsoon season. Seventytwo desilting works have been sanctioned at an estimated cost of `18 crore, covering a 217.41 kilometres. Of this, work on 126.68 kilometres is being executed through mechanical means, and in 90.72 kilometres manually. All sanctioned works are currently in progress.

As of now, 98.69 kilometres of drains have been desilted, with 49.46 per cent progress. The desilting works are targeted for completion by the end of April 2026 to ensure the storm water drainage system is fully prepared for the monsoon season. Additionally, desilting activities will continue during and after the monsoon, utilizing the same agencies to maintain uninterrupted drainage efficiency.