CMC accelerates desilting works ahead of monsoon

Hyderabad: Withthe monsoon season approaching, the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation has intensified its desilting drive across key zones, achieving nearly 50 percent progress in a major effort to prevent urban flooding and improve stormwater drainage.

According to Commissioner G Srijana, a total of 72 desilting works have been sanctioned for 2026 at an estimated cost of Rs 18 crore, covering an extensive 217.41 kilometers of stormwater drains. Of this, 126.68 km is being executed through mechanical methods, while 90.72 km is being carried out manually, ensuring faster and efficient completion.

So far, 98.69 kilometers of drains have been successfully desilted, marking an overall progress of 49.46 percent. Among the zones, Serilingampally has recorded the highest progress at 67.55 percent, followed by Kukatpally at 59.32 percent. However, Quthbullapur zone is lagging behind with 21.52 percent completion, indicating the need for accelerated efforts in the coming days.

The Corporation has also put in place a systematic disposal mechanism for desilted material. The silt is being temporarily stored at designated locations for drying before being transported to the Jawahar Nagar dump yard for scientific disposal, minimizing environmental impact. Officials have set an ambitious deadline to complete all desilting works by the end of April 2026 to ensure that the drainage system is fully prepared to handle monsoon rains.

The Corporation also plans to continue desilting activities during and after the monsoon to maintain uninterrupted drainage efficiency. Reaffirming its commitment, the CMC emphasized that these proactive measures are crucial to strengthening urban infrastructure, reducing flood risks, and ensuring a hassle free monsoon for residents across Cyberabad.