# Urban infrastructure and sanitation in Indian cities > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/urban-infrastructure-and-sanitation-in-indian-cities > Updated: 2026-10-27T14:03:49.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Reports from major Indian cities highlight a range of urban infrastructure and sanitation challenges. In Bengaluru, proposed road networks have raised environmental concerns regarding potential impacts on lake buffer zones and stormwater drains, which experts suggest could increase urban flooding risks. In Secunderabad and Hyderabad, sanitation issues have become prominent. Residents in Secunderabad Cantonment reported drinking water contamination allegedly caused by sewage entering the supply through damaged pipelines. Similarly, in Hyderabad, residents near Bathukammakunta lake protested the discharge of household drainage into stormwater channels, a situation linked to foul odors and increased mosquito breeding. In response to urban needs, Hyderabad has initiated large-scale development projects. These include a feasibility study for a Personal Rapid Transit System to improve metro connectivity and a ₹5,756-crore project to replace overhead power lines with an underground cable network across the Hyderabad Metro Zone to improve power reliability and distribution. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-27: Hyderabad initiates major urban infrastructure and connectivity projects Hyderabad is pursuing a Personal Rapid Transit System for Metro connectivity and a ₹5,756-crore underground power cabling project to enhance urban mobility and grid reliability. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyderabad-initiates-major-urban-infrastructure-and-connectivity-projects ### 2026-10-26: Infrastructure and sanitation issues reported in Bengaluru, Secunderabad, and Hyderabad Urban infrastructure concerns emerge in India as Bengaluru faces environmental risks from road plans, Secunderabad deals with sewage-contaminated water, and Hyderabad residents protest drainage issues. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/infrastructure-and-sanitation-issues-reported-in-bengaluru-secunderabad-and-hyderabad --- Cite as: Urban infrastructure and sanitation in Indian cities. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/urban-infrastructure-and-sanitation-in-indian-cities