Hyderabad

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

A 40-year-old plumber died by suicide at his home in Yakutpura, Hyderabad, after consuming poison, reportedly due to mounting financial and personal pressures. He was rushed to Osmania General Hospital but could not be saved.

Eight members of a land fraud gang were arrested by Rachakonda police for creating fake documents and selling plots in Hyderabad’s suburbs by posing as genuine owners. The accused also manipulated civil litigation to legitimise their claims over disputed properties.

The South Central Railway (SCR) has cancelled, diverted, or rescheduled multiple trains across its Hyderabad Division due to water overflow on tracks in the Bhiknur–Talmadla and Akanapet–Medak sections. Passengers are advised to confirm their train status before travelling as continued rainfall may lead to further disruptions.

President Droupadi Murmu felicitated NorthEast United FC at Rashtrapati Bhavan for winning the 2025 Durand Cup, presenting the President’s Cup and lauding the club’s achievement and the Armed Forces’ contribution to football

The HMWSSB has issued a flood warning for Hyderabad’s twin reservoirs, Osmansagar and Himayatsagar, following a significant increase in water inflows and rainfall forecast in their catchment areas. While inflows have been steady over the past week, Wednesday saw a sharp rise, prompting gate releases to manage water levels.

A young old woman was found dead by suicide at her residence in Mangalhat, Hyderabad. Police said the family reported she had been depressed for the past three days but could not identify a clear reason for her actions.

A Hyderabadi woman allegedly drowned her three children in a bathtub before attempting suicide in Saudi Arabia’s Al Khobar. Her husband alerted police after discovering the incident. Family cited mental health struggles and disputes. Saudi police are investigating the case.