Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Monday once again directed the Telangana government to purify water from osman Nagar and adjoining areas, keeping in view the risk of spreading water-borne diseases in the area. The colony has been submerged for almost two months.
Syeda Begum, a resident of osman Nagar under Jalpally Municipality, had filed a petition in the High Court against the Telangana government’s inaction in water sanitation for the past 50 days. The petition first came up for hearing on October 28.
Just then, High Court Judge A Abhishek Reddy in his judgment directed the Telangana government to clear the water stagnation in osman Nagar and adjoining areas and take precautionary measures to prevent water borne diseases in the area. Spread out The government was asked to submit a report to the High Court.
Representatives of the Telangana government appeared in the High Court on November 4 to file a reply on the state government’s actions. “Today, the High Court order has come as a relief to more than a thousand families whose homes have been submerged in rainwater and Telangana has turned a blind eye to its plight. The family is forced to live on the sidewalks or with their relatives. Children and the elderly face many difficulties, especially in developing viral illnesses.said Amjed Ullah Khan, activist, and spokesperson of Majlis Bachao Tahreek (MBT).
Moreover Amjadullah Khan reported that despite the order of the High Court and the Telangana State Human Rights Commission (TSHRC), the government had asked for cleaning rainwater from osman Nagar and surrounding areas in Jalpally Municipality. Yes, this is delaying the removal of rainwater. One excuse or another “It shows the true face of the Telangana Rashtra Samiti government, how much it cares for minorities and their areas,” he said.
Burhan Khan Lake, also known as Venkatpur Talab, was flooded due to continuous rains last month, which caused osman Nagar to flood. To this day, the floodwaters are stagnant.
Petitioner Syeda Begum, whose house was submerged to its roof, said, “My house was submerged due to poor management of the lake. I may now have to completely rebuild my house, but my I don’t have money. The government is responsible for paying me the damages.
osman Nagar residents also alleged that , Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD).KT Rama Rao did not visit the area, but he visit other flood-affected areas.
