HYDERABAD: Traffic movement is likely to be a major concern for the motorists as restrictions on Banjara Hills have been announced for Thursday with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy scheduled to visit the area. There will be moderate congestion on Road No. 10 between the hours of 2pm and 6pm. The police are advising motorists to use alternative routes.The civic administration of the city is also under scanner for a special monsoon cleanliness drive, while the state government is closely watching the water-management infrastructure and dam safety. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has instructed the officials to adhere to the recommendations of the National Dam Safety Authority with regard to the Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages strictly.Meanwhile, a major civic concern is the ongoing drive to clear up the accumulated waste from the roads and neighborhoods of Hyderabad during the monsoon. With traffic restrictions, civic operations and water infrastructure, the Hyderabad agenda today is strongly about movement, public services and monsoon preparedness.Traffic restrictions in Banjara HillsMotorists in Banjara Hills should expect some delays on Thursday afternoon. Traffic police have announced diversions in connection with the chief minister’s visit. Road No 10 and adjoining stretches are expected to witness moderate congestion between 2pm and 6pm. Commuters are being asked to seek alternative routes and to allow extra time for their journeys.Monsoon waste disposal gains paceMonsoon preparations in Hyderabad continue to be a major civic problem. GHMC’s special monsoon drive on second day removed 126.6 metric tons of waste, underlining the scale of the task to keep drains, roads and public spaces clean during rains. Such drives can be especially important at this time of year, as waste build-up can quickly lead to blocked drainage and localized waterlogging.Concentrate on dam safetyRevanth Reddy at the state level has directed the irrigation officials to implement NDSA recommendations on Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages. Officials have been told not to store water in a way that goes against safety advice. The problem is still serious as water management in Telangana is to take care of irrigation needs and structural safety during times of increased inflow.
