Sewage Crisis Plagues Hyderabad's Durgam Cheruvu Lake
Two years after a Telangana High Court order, untreated sewage continues to flow into Hyderabad's Durgam Cheruvu, causing severe pollution and health hazards. Locals demand action.
Two years after a Telangana High Court order, untreated sewage continues to flow into Hyderabad's Durgam Cheruvu, causing severe pollution and health hazards. Locals demand action.
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