Hyderabad, March 1 -- An overflowing dirty storm water drain at Fatima Nagar's in Vikalangula colony in Falaknuma of Hyderabad has become a pressing problem for the locals.

The narrow road connecting Fatimanagar locality with the Vattepally Roshan colony is flooded with dirty water pouring from the blocked storm water drains. Walking and driving on the road has become extremely challenging. "It doesn't matter how carefully you drive, dirty water is splashed on your clothes," said a small-time fruit trader Md Basith.

The unhygienic conditions have forced women and children staying in asbestos-roofed dwellings to confine themselves to their houses. "Due to the bad smell coming from the dirty drain water, we are unable to open the windows....