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Heavy rains lashed Hyderabad for the second consecutive day, inundating several stretches along the IT corridor and causing traffic snarls. Rajendra Nagar recorded the highest rainfall at 55 mm, while civic emergency teams were deployed to clear waterlogging and fallen trees across the city.

Hydraa Commissioner AV Ranganath has directed Disaster Response Force teams to remain prepared for urban flooding during the monsoon. Officials have identified 913 flood-prone locations, including 257 major concern areas, and are implementing measures to reduce flood-related disruptions

HYDRAA is overseeing monsoon response in Hyderabad’s CURE region, handling DRF and emergency teams. While civic bodies review preparedness, concerns have emerged over coordination among agencies after GHMC’s earlier role in monsoon management was redistributed.

Justice NV Shravan Kumar of the Telangana High Court cautioned HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath that continued disregard of judicial directions could affect his career. The Court expressed displeasure over his failure to appear in a contempt case linked to a Suraram land dispute.

CPI(M) general secretary MA Baby criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his remarks linking HYDRAA to Hitler, accusing him of glorifying fascism and pursuing bulldozer politics. He also questioned the legality of anti-encroachment drives carried out by the Telangana government

Former MLC Karne Prabhakar alleged that the Revanth Reddy government had failed to deliver meaningful development after two-and-a-half years in office. He criticised the Future City initiative, HYDRAA and the Musi project, while defending the development record of the previous BRS regime.

Kerala Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan criticised Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over remarks linking HYDRAA’s naming inspiration to Adolf Hitler. The exchange reignited political tensions between the two leaders, raising questions over democratic values and past campaign rhetoric

BRS working president KT Rama Rao tore into Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, alleging he was emulating Adolf Hitler and imposing a dictatorial regime in Telangana.

BRS leader T Harish Rao launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of arrogance and dictatorial tendencies after the latter admitted to being inspired by Adolf Hitler.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy drew criticism after claiming HYDRAA was inspired by Adolf Hitler's alleged liking for the word 'Hydra', despite no historical evidence supporting the assertion. His remarks and comparisons involving demolitions triggered disbelief, controversy and political debate.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has forwarded a complaint against HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath to the Telangana Chief Secretary for necessary action. A copy of the communication, relating to a grievance filed by Aedla Sudhaker Reddy, was circulated on social media.

The Telangana High Court has come down heavily on the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) for demolishing structures on a Kukatpally plot despite judicial protection.

Hydraa has recruited 16 transgender persons as part of its newly formed Eagle Team to protect lakes, parks and government land. The team will assist in anti-encroachment operations, patrolling and public coordination while providing stable employment opportunities to transgender individuals.

Hydraa has installed 900 CCTV cameras around lakes in Hyderabad to prevent encroachments and illegal soil dumping. The surveillance system is connected to the Hydraa office and the Telangana Integrated Command and Control Centre for round-the-clock monitoring and quicker violation alerts.

A 49-year-old woman who accidentally fell into the Musi River near Amberpet spent the night trapped in the water before being rescued on Saturday morning by HYDRAA, DRF, and Fire Department personnel.

The Telangana High Court issued contempt notices to HMDA Commissioner and other officials after a petition alleged illegal demolitions in Ameenpur mandal despite prior court orders restraining interference.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of ignoring large-scale land encroachments in Nadergul, Rangareddy district, while targeting the poor through HMDA.

HYDRAA has announced a four-week suspension of its Prajavani grievance programme to clear pending complaints. The initiative will resume on June 8, with urgent cases directed to the Commissioner’s office.

BRS leaders accused the Congress government in Telangana of shielding illegal mining operations and delaying action against stone crushers. They alleged the involvement of Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, demanded his removal, and sought a CBI probe into irregularities.

The Telangana government will provide double-bedroom houses to families displaced during lake restoration works in Hyderabad. Hydraa officials have begun identifying eligible beneficiaries using satellite data, following Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s directive to ensure justice to affected residents