Hyderabad, June 27 -- Residents of Shaheen Nagar have urged authorities to immediately address the long-pending drainage problem on the stretch between Shaheen Nagar and Venkatapur Road, where sewage water has remained stagnant for the past four months, causing inconvenience to residents and posing serious health risks.

Speaking to the media, local residents said the stagnant drainage water has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes, resulting in an increase in fever and other illnesses. They said the issue continued even during the holy month of Ramadan, affecting business establishments along the road as customers avoided the area due to unhygienic conditions.

Residents blame civic authorities

Residents alleged that the problem star...