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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.
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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
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The Sangareddy administration declared a holiday for all schools after the IMD issued a very heavy rain alert. Collector P Pravinya and SP Paritosh Pankaj inspected low-lying areas as rainfall disrupted life across the erstwhile Medak district
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Khammam hosted a Training of Trainers programme on HIV for Anganwadi teachers under the Telangana State AIDS Control Society. Officials urged teachers to raise awareness, respect HIV-positive individuals, and ensure pregnant women get tested to prevent mother-to-child transmission
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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.
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An Army jawan from Telangana went missing in Punjab hours after telling his wife he was depressed and wanted to end his life. Family members have lodged a police complaint, and search operations by Army and police are underway
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BRS MLC Tata Madhusudhan has raised serious concerns over rising crime and lawlessness in Khammam. He alleged rampant thefts, ganja trade, misuse of police for ministers’ protocol, and called on authorities and ministers to take responsibility before public outrage escalates
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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
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Reservoirs in Telangana’s Krishna basin, including Srisailam, Jurala, and Nagarjuna Sagar, are operating at full capacity amid heavy inflows, releasing significant volumes downstream. In contrast, reservoirs in the Godavari basin remain dry, though tributaries like Pranahita and Medigadda Barrage report substantial flow.
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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
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Dharmapuri police rescued several devotees stranded in the Godavari river near the temple town after water levels surged following heavy inflows from the Kaddam project and upstream rains. Officials guided the devotees to safety, and the pilgrims expressed gratitude for the swift response
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In response to a safety warning from the Dam Safety Review Panel, Telangana’s Irrigation Department has capped water storage at the Singur multipurpose project to 22 TMCft, down from its full capacity of 29.91 TMCft. One crest gate was opened to release 7,694 cusecs, while TG Genco began operating its power plant, adding to the outflow.
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BRS leader K T Rama Rao welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to cancel two MLC appointments under the Governor’s quota, calling it a blow to BJP and Congress. He accused both parties of misusing constitutional institutions and undermining democracy
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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
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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi accused CM Siddaramaiah of shifting stance in the Dharmasthala case, alleging irresponsibility after SIT-led excavations, ordered by the government, yielded no evidence of the alleged buried bodies.
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The SIT’s two-day excavation at the 13th suspected burial site in Dharmasthala ended without finding any human remains, despite witness claims. Of 16 locations identified, only two have yielded remains so far. Further searches are planned at the remaining sites
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BJP leader Devarajegowda lodged a complaint with the Karnataka Governor seeking prosecution sanction against CM Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar over a viral audio clip alleging cash distribution during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
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A 25-year-old woman from Jagtial died by suicide after her US higher education plans failed due to a visa rejection. She later proposed studying in Germany, but her father refused. Police have registered a case and begun an investigation
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Police arrested Jawade Krishna, his brother, and three associates for cheating around 300 people with fake job offers in microfinance, Anganwadi centres, and hospitals. Authorities seized Rs 9 lakh, gold, luxury items, and vehicles; two suspects remain absconding
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The removal of KN Rajanna from the Karnataka cabinet has triggered protests by the Valmiki community in Tumakuru. PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi and community leaders backed Rajanna, alleging conspiracy, and demanded his reinstatement or another Valmiki leader’s inclusion in the cabinet
