Bathukamma begins amid complaints over unclean lakes in HyderabadAs Bathukamma celebrations begin across Hyderabad, concerns have emerged over the poor condition of several lakes and ponds, which remain littered and choked with hyacinth and algal bloom. Despite GHMC’s claims of preparing over 384 water bodies and deploying sanitation staff, parks like Krishna Kanth continue to draw complaints from visitors. Thousands of women from Yousuguda, Madhura Nagar, Krishnadevaraya Nagar, and Krishna Nagar and nearby colonies celebrate Bathukamma festival every year, with large gatherings. However, the GHMC in a statement said that over 384 Bathukamma ponds, lakes, temporary ponds, and tanks were prepared throughout Hyderabad. “For the public’s convenience, GHMC installed 82 temporary toilets and 45,000 temporary electric lights.