Hyderabad: The Government ENT Hospital at Koti is grappling with an acute sanitation crisis after sewage water from a nearby nala overflowed into the premises, leaving patients and staff struggling to cope with foul stench and unhygienic conditions. On Tuesday, patients arriving for treatment were confronted not with medical relief but with the sight of sewage flowing across pathways, blocking access near the casualty ward. The unbearable odour forced many to cover their faces, with several complaining that the situation posed fresh health risks. Dr Anand, superintendent of the ENT Hospital, admitted that the problem has persisted for over a month. Attendants and patients alike expressed dismay, pointing out that instead of receiving treatment, they were being exposed to greater health hazards.