Hyderabad

The vascular department at NIMS, Hyderabad, has been upgraded with advanced equipment including a Masimo Root BFM monitor, SBP-PVR and NIRS devices. Donated by Kotivity India in memory of Kedarmal Agarwal, the facilities will help thousands of patients annually

Telangana Fire and Disaster Response teams rescued 808 people stranded by heavy rains in Kamareddy, Medak, Nirmal, Rajanna-Sircilla, and Jagtial districts. About 200 students at an SC Welfare Boys Residential School in Kamareddy were also safely evacuated.

The famous Tapeswaram laddu, weighing 30 tons, was donated to Khairatabad Ganesh in Hyderabad. Donated by Malle Babu of Sri Bhaktanjaneya Suruchi Foods, the laddu has been given annually since 2010, growing from 500 kg to 30 tons.

Former MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy accused the Revanth Reddy-led Telangana government of conspiring in a Rs 400 crore paddy procurement scam. He alleged a quid pro quo deal benefiting four bidders, criticized delays in FIR registration, and demanded resignations over urea shortages.

Garbage clearance has been disrupted in Hyderabad’s Old City after incessant rains, with mounds of waste seen across several localities. Residents from Bandlaguda to Jalpally municipality allege inaction by GHMC and local leaders, warning of illness and worsening unhygienic conditions.

The Balapur Ganesh mandap this year features a replica of the Swarnagiri Venkateswara Swamy temple near Yadadri. Artisans built the detailed setting over a month. The 21 kg laddu auction will be held on September 6, with CM invited

The Trump administration has proposed limiting visa durations for foreign students and media personnel, ending the long-standing “duration of status” system. Plans also include changes to the H1B and Green Card processes, amid rising tensions in US-India trade relations.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to act on IMD warnings before heavy rains devastated Medak and Kamareddy. He demanded ₹25 lakh ex gratia for victims’ families and compensation for farmers, alleging gross negligence in relief efforts.

Rural local bodies in Telangana are facing a financial crisis, with gram panchayats unable to maintain basic services. The State owes over Rs 1,083 crore to sarpanches and secretaries, while Central funds worth Rs 2,700 crore remain frozen due to pending elections.

Heavy rains and floods continue to devastate Telangana, with multiple deaths, missing persons, submerged colonies, and damaged roads and railway tracks. Over 1,400 people have been rescued, while the Army, SDRF, and NDRF assist in ongoing relief operations

Cyberabad Police announced diversions on NH-44 (Nagpur Highway) after heavy rains damaged the route towards Adilabad. Heavy vehicles will be diverted from Medchal Checkpost, while light vehicles will be rerouted from Toopran via Siddipet–Karimnagar. Commuters have been urged to cooperate.

South Central Railway cancelled and diverted several trains on August 28–29 after heavy rains caused water to overflow on tracks in the Hyderabad Division. Services between Kacheguda, Nanded, Akola, and Nizamabad were hit, with multiple trains cancelled or rerouted.

A 25-year-old man, Sai, died in a road accident at Jeedimetla on Thursday. He lost control of his motorcycle at high speed and rammed into a roadside pole. He succumbed to injuries on the spot. Police registered a case.

BJP MLA T Raja Singh has urged Hyderabad Police Commissioner C V Anand to act against Fisheries Federation chairman Mettu Sai Kumar for installing a Ganesh idol resembling CM A Revanth Reddy. Singh said the act insults the festival and hurts Hindu sentiments.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for failing to prepare for heavy rains and floods despite forecasts. Ahead of visiting rain-hit districts, he directed BRS cadre to lead relief efforts, provide food, medical aid, and sanitation.

Incessant rains crippled Kamareddy and Nizamabad on Thursday, leaving colonies marooned and fields inundated. NH-44 traffic came to a halt after damage near Kyasampally. Schools were closed, while rising inflows into Pocharam project kept officials on high alert.

Medak district witnessed unprecedented rainfall with Sardhana village recording 328 mm in 24 hours. Overflowing streams and rising water levels in Pocharam dam forced officials to evacuate Sardhana residents to safety. Heavy rains also lashed Nagapur, Chegunta and Ramayampet.

BRS president and former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao expressed concern over heavy rains and floods in Telangana and directed party cadre to actively support relief operations. He instructed KTR to mobilise workers as several districts reel under submerged houses, power outages and transport disruptions.

Hyderabad and surrounding districts witnessed continuous rainfall over 24 hours, with Medchal-Malkajgiri receiving the heaviest showers. HMT Hill recorded 44.5 mm, followed by Gajularamam (36.5 mm), Quthbullapur (36.3 mm), and Patancheru (34.5 mm), according to TSDPS data.

Telangana witnessed extreme rainfall, with Kamareddy, Medak and Nirmal districts worst hit. Rajampet in Kamareddy recorded 440.5 mm, while Medak and Nirmal logged over 328 mm. Heavy flooding disrupted normal life, as several other districts saw 150–200 mm rainfall.

One of two men swept away in Medak’s Gangamma vagu during heavy rains was found dead near Rajpet village on Thursday. The deceased, Bestha Satyam, was identified as a local resident, while search operations continue for the missing villager, Yada Goud.

Three farmers were stranded near Pothareddypet in Siddipet after Pedda Cheruvu began overflowing on Wednesday night. Identified as Sherla Raju, Gopal, and Sudarshan, they were trapped while working in fields. Police, led by Commissioner Anuradha, launched rescue efforts.

A massive fire broke out at a ghee store in Ameerpet near Metro Pillar 1444 around midnight on Wednesday. Firefighters doused the flames after two hours. No casualties were reported, and officials suspect a short circuit as the cause.

South Central Railway launched urgent restoration after heavy rains breached tracks in Medak and Nizamabad sections, deploying monsoon specials with repair material. Train services were cancelled, diverted, or rescheduled, with helplines activated for passengers