Hyderabad, Aug. 29 -- The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has made elaborate arrangements for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in the city by constructing artificial ponds, filling potholes, taking up various sanitation works, etc.

In addition to this, the Hyderabad metro has also increased its timings to accommodate the festival rush.

Working in coordination with the police, HYDRAA, traffic, water board, tourism and other departments, Hyderabad's municipal corporation has ensured that the festivities are a success without any untoward incidents.

Artificial immersion ponds

GHMC has allocated 20 major ponds, including Hussain Sagar, Saroor Nagar Pond, IDL Pond, Safilguda Pond, and Sunnam Pond, etc. in addition to 74 artific...