Hyderabad: Heavy rains lashed both the cities during the last few days resulting in flood-like situation in low-lying areas and several areas along the Musi coast. Due to which the washermen are facing many serious problems in running their livelihood. Razaka and a member of the Subhanallah Muslim Dhobi Welfare Society said, "The dhobi community has been neglected in the last few years. The state government had assured to strengthen it by providing all facilities.
But till now no plan has been started to develop washermen.” Dhobhi Ghat on the banks of Musi river is badly affected by the flood water released from Osmansagar and Himayatsagar, after heavy rains for some time now, causing washermen. livelihood is being badly affected. Washing clothes is the only source of income for thousands of people. The floods at Dhobi Ghat have created serious concern for them. "It's been over a week, our workplace has been flooded.
We are unable to work, there is no other source which can give us money. Our livelihood is completely dependent on washing clothes. No department has come forward to solve our problem,” said the society member. He demanded the government to provide financial assistance and provide a new ghat at a better place, where there is no risk of floods.
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