CityLightBuzz: HYDRAA Prajavani received 52 public grievances on Monday, with residents and welfare associations from various parts of Hyderabad urging authorities to remove encroachments on natural flood canals (nalas), restore drainage systems, and protect government and public lands. The complaints were reviewed by HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, who directed the concerned officials to take immediate action and ensure timely resolution.
A majority of the complaints focused on illegal encroachments, diversion of natural flood channels, unauthorized laying of pipelines, construction of roads over stormwater drains, and blockage of nalas that obstruct the free flow of rainwater. Residents expressed concern that such activities are leading to severe waterlogging and flooding during heavy rains and requested HYDRAA to restore the original drainage channels to ensure uninterrupted floodwater flow.
Several plot owners from the Aminpur Pedda Cheruvu area stated that portions of their lands falling under Survey No. 20 out of Survey No. 50 were affected during the lake restoration process. They requested the authorities to provide Transferable Development Rights (TDR) compensation and also sought proper access roads to their properties.
Major Complaints Submitted
The Methodist Colony Welfare Association (MCWA), Begumpet, complained that certain individuals were attempting to convert a natural rainwater canal into an underground pipeline while raising the surrounding land level by nearly eight feet. The association warned that such alterations could permanently damage the flood drainage system and requested HYDRAA to examine the technical aspects before permitting any such work.
Residents of Rajarajeshwari Colony Phase-II, Hayatnagar, alleged that land earmarked as a public park in the approved 1983 layout (Survey No. 189/1) had been illegally occupied. According to the association, fake documents were allegedly used to register the land, leading to unauthorized constructions despite the site being officially designated as a park. They appealed to HYDRAA to remove the encroachments and restore the park for public use.
The Famous Township Welfare Association from Manneguda, Manchirevula Mandal, Rangareddy district, complained about large-scale encroachments and illegal constructions on government land adjacent to the township. The association requested a comprehensive survey and investigation into the affected survey numbers.
Representatives from Cyber Village, Kondapur, highlighted that floodwater drains and sewer channels have not been maintained properly, resulting in stagnant rainwater even after moderate rainfall. They urged HYDRAA to restore and clean the drainage network to prevent flooding. The Divine Venture Plot Owners Association submitted a representation seeking restoration of the Mutangi Nala sub-canal in Mutangi village of Patancheru Mandal, Sangareddy district. According to the association, diversion of the natural canal and illegal encroachments have damaged road connectivity and caused recurring rainwater drainage problems within the residential venture.HYDRAA Assures Action.After reviewing all the representations, HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath instructed the concerned engineering and field officials to verify each complaint, conduct necessary inspections, and initiate appropriate action wherever encroachments or violations are found. HYDRAA reiterated its commitment to protecting Hyderabad’s lakes, flood canals, parks, and other public assets while ensuring that natural drainage systems remain free from encroachments. The authority also appealed to citizens and welfare associations to continue reporting illegal constructions, land grabbing, and drainage obstructions to help build a flood-resilient and environmentally sustainable Hyderabad.
