Mosquito menace affecting localities at Banda Cheruvu

Malkajgiri: Banda Cheruvu tank located in Malkajgiri tank has turned green due the spread of water hyacinth all across its surface, resulting in severe mosquito menace in the nearby colonies. Locals fear the spread of mosquito-borne diseases in the area due to the menace. Srinivas, a local resident who has constructed house near the tank, alleged that there was no response from authorities concerned or the local corporator on the issue despite several complaints.

 Another local resident Ramakrishna said, “It has become very difficult to live in the area. but we are forced to live here as we have spent lakhs of rupees for house construction.” Another resident suggested government to remove water hyacinth and renovate the tank under Mission Kakatiya scheme. It is time the local corporator and authorities concerned think of finding a permanent solution to the issue, Ramkrishna said.