Blood-Red Liquid Floods Hyderabad Streets, Alarms Residents

A bizarre sight in Venkatadri Nagar near Hyderabad's Jeedimetla Industrial Estate left residents horrified as streets were submerged in a blood-red liquid. The eerie phenomenon reportedly originated from a manhole, flooding the roads and causing alarm among locals.

What Happened?

The unsettling scene, with streets resembling a blood-soaked tableau, quickly went viral on social media. Alongside the visual shock, the liquid's pungent stench caused breathing difficulties among residents.

Local videos and accounts sparked widespread speculation about the source of the crimson flood. Residents alleged that illegal dumping of expired paint into the sewer system was to blame. However, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) denied this claim.

Resident Concerns

"The incident highlights the lack of monitoring over industrial waste disposal in the area," said K. Lakshman, a Jeedimetla resident, in an interview with Times of India. "Authorities like the Pollution Control Board and GHMC need to enforce stricter measures to prevent such hazards. Proper supervision of waste management is essential."

Locals have long accused nearby industries of indiscriminate dumping into the area's polluted waterways. This latest event has renewed calls for governmental intervention to curb illegal practices.

Official Response

Water board officials refuted allegations of expired paint being the source, stating, "There were no prior reports of colored water in the sewer network. This indicates the chemical waste was likely dumped directly onto the streets."

Broader Context

This isn't the first time such an incident has shocked communities. In 2023, New York faced a similar situation when green slime seeped onto streets from sewers. The substance was later identified as tracing dye used to detect leaks in underground pipelines.

Residents of Venkatadri Nagar now urge authorities to intensify inspections and take action against polluting industries to prevent a repeat of this disturbing event.

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