165-year-old stepwell in Nampally chokes on sewage
New Indian ExpressHYDERABAD: The 165-year-old stepwell near the Legislative Council building in Nampally Public Gardens is in a state of severe neglect. Once a vital water source, it is now on the verge of becoming a mere nala outlet due to a continuous inflow of sewerage water from a nearby drain near the Nampally railway station. Officials have visited the site but continue to shift blame, failing to take responsibility for saving this historic structure.” He emphasised the urgency of stopping the sewage inflow and conducting a deep cleaning of the stepwell, which has accumulated tons of waste over the years. “While the government is talking about saving lakes in the city, it is neglecting other historically significant water bodies like this stepwell,” Ali added.
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