Hyderabad, Feb. 26 -- An overflowing drain near the Murali Manohar Swamy Temple at Kishanbagh is causing a lot of problems for the local people.

The stormwater drain has been overflowing for the past ten days and despite the residents alerting the GHMC officials, the problem continues to persist. "Today is the Shivarathri festival and many people are coming to the temple. Ten days ago, we informed the GHMC about the problem and so far it was resolved," said Arjun Sai Rana, a resident and an advocate.

The residents complained of a foul smell emanating due to the constant flow of dirty water from the stormwater drains on the main road of the colony. "People are facing problems due to it. Some families do not at all open the doors and wind...