Hyderabad: HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath on Thursday night inspected flood-hit stretches near Hyderabad Central University (HCU) on the Old Mumbai Highway and ordered officials to resolve the problem on a war footing.
Officials said heavy rains on Sunday and Wednesday filled all lakes inside HCU. The excess water spilled onto the highway, leaving commuters stranded. Traffic between Gachibowli and Lingampally slowed to a crawl as floodwater stagnated on the road.
They informed the commissioner that clogged underground pipelines had blocked the flow of water. Ranganath told staff to bring in robotic machines to clear the pipes. If that failed, he directed them to dig the road and divert water to the opposite side.
He asked engineers to complete the works quickly but also protect the road surface from damage. Until permanent repairs are ready, he instructed staff to pump out water with engines and continue temporary measures to prevent traffic jams.
HYDRAA RFO Jayaprakash and SFO Satish explained the situation to the commissioner during the inspection.
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