Hyderabad, May 6 -- As monsoon approaches, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) commissioner, RV Karnan, has directed officials to expedite stormwater drain works in the Kukatpally zone, particularly in areas where land acquisition is not an issue.

The commissioner inspected ongoing development works in Moosapet, Gajularamaram, and Kukatpally circles on Tuesday, May 6.

Focus on water stagnation points

During the inspection, the GHMC commissioner reviewed the water stagnation point at Moosapet Metro Station and the box drain works from IDPL Cheruvu Surplus Nala to RTC Depot, funded by SNDP. Officials cited land acquisition hurdles for delays, to which the Commissioner stressed the importance of ensuring flood-prevention me...