Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and Development of Northeast Region, and Secunderabad MP, G. Kishan Reddy, said lack of proper coordination between the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has led to the tragic death of 11-year-old Mounika who was washed away through an uncovered drain in Kalasiguda the day before.
The Minister along with former MLA Marri Sashidhar Reddy and others visited the mishap site, met the family of the deceased, and expressed his condolences to them. Later, talking to the media, Mr. Kishan Reddy criticised the functioning of the municipal corporation and its personnel for their apathy and negligent attitude which is resulting in avoidable tragedies like the latest one.
The GHMC is financially broke and has not been paying contractors on time, which is causing delay in improving the storm water drain network. “Despite getting an advance warning about heavy rains from the Met department, the municipal personnel have been found wanting and not being alert to deal with exigencies,” he lamented.
