Stormwater drain work causes severe traffic congestion in Panjagutta

The ongoing stormwater drain works near Model House in Punjagutta have been causing severe traffic gridlock and delays for commuters, with vehicles moving slowly through the affected stretch.

Several efforts have been made over the years to address the decades-old issues related to the stormwater drain system here. However, with all of them apparently proving futile, another round



of works is under way even as commuters continue to suffer.

The manhole works have been under way at Model House for the past few weeks despite the MA&UD Department imposing a ban on road-digging works during the monsoon. The ongoing works have been leading to traffic jams on the busy stretch between NIMS Hospital and Punjagutta towards Ameerpet, with commuters facing long delays.