Hyderabad

Telangana reels under widespread heavy rainfall due to a low-pressure area over Andhra Pradesh. Bhadradri Kothagudem leads with 128 mm, while Mahabubnagar, Vikarabad, and other districts report over 100 mm, highlighting the intensity and impact of the downpour.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government over severe fertiliser shortages in Telangana, highlighting long queues, empty stock points, and farmer distress. He blamed the Revanth Reddy government for failing to ensure timely availability during the crucial sowing season.

JNTU-Hyderabad has directed all constituent and affiliated colleges to defer examinations for the next three days following the IMD’s alert of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. Colleges have been asked to implement precautionary measures to ensure the safety of students and staff

Hyderabad and Rangareddy districts witnessed widespread rainfall on Wednesday, with some areas recording up to 93.5 mm. The Telangana Development Planning Society recorded moderate rainfall in core city areas and heavy showers in the outskirts, especially in Balapur and Shamshabad.

The HMWSSB has decided to release surplus water from Manjeera barrage following floodwater release from the Singur project. Residents downstream are advised to take precautions. Authorities specifically warned cattle herders, shepherds, and fishermen against entering the river due to rising water levels

Heavy monsoon rains have caused a sewer pipeline collapse in Hyderabad’s Kukatpally area, creating a large crater on Pragathi Nagar Road. Traffic has been diverted, and emergency repair teams are on-site.

Relentless monsoon rains fuelled by a low-pressure system have battered Telangana, triggering floods, waterlogging, and disruption of daily life. Red alerts have been issued in multiple districts, with authorities monitoring rivers, reservoirs, and canals while initiating rescue and relief operations

As heavy rains continue to pound Hyderabad, the HMWSSB has ramped up emergency measures, deploying response teams and intensifying monitoring of 141 flood-prone hotspots. Officials have been directed to prevent sewer overflows, ensure water quality, and reinforce manhole safety.

Telangana police will deploy tourist police at major destinations including Ramappa, Yadagirigutta, and Bhadrachalam to ensure visitor safety. In the first phase, 80 personnel will be allocated, with the full system in place by September 27

Hyderabad Collector Harichandana Dasari inspected the Musi River near Bapu Ghat in Langer Houze on Wednesday, directing teams to keep low-lying areas on constant alert amid heavy rains. Residents can contact the Collectorate Control Room for assistance

The Supreme Court has annulled the MLC appointments of Prof M Kodandaram and journalist Amer Ali Khan, declaring their tenure invalid. The two seats will remain vacant until the court delivers its final verdict on the pending petitions challenging their nominations

FTCCI is organising an open photography contest for World Photography Day, inviting entries that showcase Telangana’s culture, heritage, and landscapes. With cash prizes up to ₹10,000, the contest is free to enter and open to all photography enthusiasts.

Cyberabad police are searching for six suspects who opened fire at a deputy manager and stole silver jewellery from a Chandanagar shop. Teams are conducting searches across multiple districts, but no arrests have been made so far

Actress Manchu Lakshmi appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad over her alleged role in promoting a betting app. She submitted bank statements during questioning, part of a wider probe involving 36 film personalities accused of endorsing betting platforms

The Telangana government will honour SSC and Intermediate 2025 toppers from government schools with Rs.10,000 each during Independence Day celebrations. Two boys and two girls from each category in every district will be selected and presented with awards and certificates

BRS working president K T Rama Rao challenged Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka and the Congress leadership to prove the implementation of the party’s Six Guarantees. He claimed none were delivered in nearly two years and promised a political backlash in villages

A 25-year-old man, Mohd Moizuddin of Yakutpura, died after his motorcycle was hit by a car on Mehdipatnam Road, Hyderabad. He suffered serious injuries and died during treatment. Police have registered a case against the car driver

Task Force (East) and Bowenpally police arrested Sahoo Sonu and B Ravi Teja in Old Bowenpally for drug peddling. Authorities seized 1.7 grams of hash oil and a mobile phone worth Rs 8.95 lakh. The duo has prior narcotics cases

For Independence Day celebrations at Rani Mahal Lawns, Golconda Fort, the road from Ramdevguda to Golconda Fort will be closed from 6 am to 12 noon. Traffic will be diverted via Jamali Darwaza, Mothi Mahal X Road, GHMC Island, and Mothi Darwaza

An unidentified man, suspected to be a construction worker in his forties, was killed in a hit-and-run on Nagarjuna Sagar Highway in Ibrahimpatnam. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to trace the vehicle and identify the victim

Osmania University will confer its 50th honorary doctorate on ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan at its 84th convocation on August 19. A record 1,261 PhD degrees and 121 gold medals will also be awarded during the ceremony

Hyderabad’s Malavika Anand will perform at Mahasabha-2025 in Virginia, USA, hosted by the Global Munnurkapu Association. The AIR-graded singer has over 650 concerts to her credit and has performed at Mysore Palace and the World Telugu Conference.

The SAT and TOEFL Olympiad 2025 will be held online on September 6–7 for Classes IX–XII students across all boards. Organised with ETS and College Board, it offers free practice tests with expert performance analysis for study-abroad aspirants

The Telangana Irrigation Department has resumed partial operations of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, pumping water to select reservoirs. The move, following BRS leaders’ demands, will irrigate only 10% of the project’s 18.25 lakh acres across 13 districts.