Hyderabad

Despite heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Montha, political parties continued campaigning in the Jubilee Hills constituency. Candidates including Maganti Sunitha, Naveen Yadav and G Kishan Reddy toured several localities, interacting with voters and maintaining their momentum despite the challenging weather conditions

Several educated candidates, including postgraduates and PhD holders, are contesting the Jubilee Hills by-election. While some hold multiple degrees, others have minimal formal education, making the poll a mix of highly qualified and grassroots contenders focused on key development issues

With Cyclone Montha triggering heavy rains across Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy placed the administration on high alert and directed all departments to ensure public safety, protect crops, and provide relief in low-lying areas facing flooding and damage

The South Central Railway advised passengers to avoid non-essential travel as Cyclone Montha caused heavy rains and flooding, disrupting trains in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Several trains were cancelled or diverted, and SCR set up war rooms and helplines for assistance

The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught lineman Prabhu Lal of the Electricity Department in Pedda Amberpet while accepting a Rs 6,000 bribe for releasing service numbers for new electricity meters. The bribe was recovered, and he was produced before the ACB Court in Nampally

Drug smugglers in Hyderabad are increasingly using private courier and parcel delivery services to move narcotics like MDMA and marijuana across State borders. The EAGLE task force has intensified checks after uncovering student involvement and courier staff complicity.

Heavy rains caused by Cyclone Montha disrupted life in Hyderabad’s Old City on Wednesday. Markets remained empty, schools were closed, and waterlogging was reported in several areas. GHMC and police teams monitored flooding and worked to restore normalcy across low-lying zones

On World Stroke Day, HCAH SuVitas launched the Center for Advanced Robotics and Recovery in Telangana to enhance stroke and neuro rehabilitation using robotics and AI. The initiative aims to bridge India’s rehabilitation gap and accelerate patient recovery nationwide.

After heavy overnight rains, water levels rose sharply in Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar. HMWSSB officials opened the floodgates for the second day to release surplus water into the Musi River and are monitoring inflows closely to ensure public safety

Amala Akkineni, Director of Annapurna College of Film and Media, is representing the college at the CILECT Congress 2025 in Mexico. The event gathers global film educators to discuss the theme “The Transformative Power of Conscience in Twenty-First Century Cinema.”

Hyderabad Police issued a fake poster alert after a digital image in Telugu claiming new WhatsApp and phone call rules went viral. Officials clarified the poster was fake and urged citizens to verify messages through official sources before sharing.

Train services under the South Central Railway continued to remain disrupted due to heavy rains caused by cyclone Montha. Several trains were cancelled, partially cancelled, or diverted after severe waterlogging at Dornakal Yard. Restoration work is underway

A young couple from Manchal mandal died by suicide in separate incidents, sparking grief across two villages. The woman’s family blamed her partner for her death, prompting a protest at the local police station. Police have launched an investigation.

The IMD has warned that remnants of Cyclone Montha are moving toward North Telangana, bringing the risk of heavy rain, gusty winds, and flash floods. Districts along the Godavari basin, including Bhadrachalam and Khammam, are expected to be the worst affected.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao will begin a nine-day campaign in Jubilee Hills from October 31, covering key areas through roadshows before concluding with a grand bike rally from Shaikpet to Borabanda on November 9.

A cyclone-triggered downpour paralysed traffic across Hyderabad, particularly in the IT corridor, stranding commuters for hours. Metro stations and major roads witnessed heavy congestion, while HMWSSB and GHMC teams worked to clear waterlogging and restore normal traffic movement.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar launched the department’s official WhatsApp Channel to share real-time alerts, safety advisories, and traffic updates with residents. The initiative aims to enhance public communication and ensure verified information reaches citizens directly.

Cyclone Montha brought heavy rains across Telangana on Wednesday, prompting red alerts in Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Mahabubabad, and Peddapalli districts. Several other regions remain on high alert as Sangareddy and surrounding areas recorded intense rainfall, disrupting normal life and triggering flood concerns.

Two workers were injured when a boiler exploded at Kanakadurga Rice Mill in Peddapalli district’s Katnapally village on Wednesday. The blast damaged godowns, machinery, and stock worth around ₹2 crore. Police and revenue officials inspected the site.

The Khammam-Bhadradri Archery Association will hold district-level selection trials for sub-junior girls at Kinnerasani Model Sports School in Palvoncha on October 30. Selected players will represent the district in the Telangana Inter-District Mini Archery Championship.

A major fire gutted a cloth showroom near Tower Circle in Karimnagar on Wednesday morning. The blaze, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, spread to neighbouring shops before firefighters brought it under control after two hours.

Due to Cyclone ‘Montha’, South Central Railway has cancelled the Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam Express (Oct 29) and Howrah–Secunderabad Falaknuma Express (Oct 30). Passengers are advised to check updates via SCR channels and can claim full fare refunds.

The Cyberabad Traffic Police closed the Manchirevula Village Road after heavy rains caused severe waterlogging. Traffic diversions were put in place as authorities urged motorists to avoid the stretch and drive cautiously amid continued rainfall across Hyderabad.

Rains continued across Hyderabad and nearby areas on Tuesday night under the impact of Cyclone Montha. The IMD issued an orange alert for several Telangana districts, forecasting heavy rainfall and gusty winds as the cyclone moves northwestwards.