Locals jittery as manhole left open

Madhapur: Accidents are waiting to happen in new locations here as civic body workers are not paying attention to the need for covering manholes.

Sewer manholes are being left open in Arunodya Colony, near Dena Bank Madhapur. The situation spells trouble for locals and pedestrians. There is no warning sign to warn motorists and pedestrians at the spot.

Locals accuse that the manhole cover has been like that for at least a few months now and no safety measures have been taken to prevent it. A local resident shares, "This manhole has been open for the past six months.

During the rain, the open manhole is not visible, due to which cars and bikes may get stuck in it. This is causing a serious threat to locals and pedestrians, if not solved at the earliest. Unfortunate incidents can happen anytime in this area."