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The Hyderabad Water Tankers Association called off its strike and resumed supplies after agreeing to source borewell water from outside the ORR with necessary permissions. Hydraa said it would continue efforts to curb illegal commercial groundwater extraction in high-demand localities.

HYDRAA Disaster Response Force teams dismantled illegal borewell connections, storage structures and pipelines in Tellapur following a residents’ protest and a news report published on October 31. The neighbourhood association has urged residents to remain vigilant until authorities act.

A man was rescued by HYDRAA's Disaster Response Force and Monsoon Response Teams after being swept away by floodwaters and dragged into a drain in Madhapur following heavy rain. The victim was found inside an underground pipeline and brought out safely.

The Telangana High Court questioned GHMC's stand of granting approvals for layouts and building permissions while later seeking the demolition of alleged illegal constructions. The court also sought an explanation from HYDRAA for carrying out demolitions without communicating decisions on objections filed by property owners.

HYDRAA dismantled seven illegal borewells near Fox Sagar, taking the total removed during a two-day crackdown to 38. The agency also stopped an alleged illegal water trade operation near Kompally, seized tankers and disrupted preparations to drill more borewells.

HYDRAA uncovered an illegal borewell concealed inside a bedroom in Madhapur during a crackdown on groundwater extraction. Officials traced underground pipelines allegedly supplying tanker water to consumers, while previous tests near Sunnam Cheruvu found hazardous heavy metals in groundwater.

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation, Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation and HYDRAA have cancelled the Prajavani programme scheduled for October 19, citing administrative reasons. Citizens have been advised to plan their grievance submissions accordingly.

The HYDRAA has warned of strict action against individuals allegedly extorting money by falsely using its name. The agency urged citizens not to make any payments to such persons and to report complaints to the ACB, HYDRAA or local police.

HYDRAA has begun desilting a 3-km stormwater drain in Fatehnagar-Balanagar following complaints of recurring flooding. Teams removed 6 to 7 feet of silt and decades-old garbage, while officials were directed to identify and remove encroachments along the drain.

HYDRAA DRF teams cleared waterlogging, choked drains and fallen trees after heavy rain in Hyderabad on Tuesday evening. Around one foot of water accumulated at the Secunderabad Clock Tower RUB underpass, where teams used 25 HP motors

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed officials to remain alert following heavy rains in Hyderabad on Tuesday. He ordered coordinated action by civic and police authorities, deployment of personnel and machinery, prevention of waterlogging and traffic congestion, and readiness of rescue teams.

A four-storey apartment in Gopanpally’s NTR Nagar was demolished after it developed a dangerous tilt. Officials evacuated residents before using HYDRAA’s Bahubali hydraulic machine. Tension prevailed as residents and domestic workers protested against the demolition

An illegal four-storey residential building developed a dangerous tilt in Gopanpally on Friday, prompting authorities to evacuate residents and cordon off the area. Following an inspection, CMC Commissioner G Srijana ordered immediate demolition of the structure.

Authorities in Gachibowli have launched a large-scale debris removal drive at Anjaiah Nagar after demolishing six unauthorised buildings adjoining a collapsed illegal structure. Residents of Jayadarshini Residency complained of sleepless nights due to noise from the clearance work, which is expected to take up to a month.

HYDRAA has directed hostel operators in unsafe buildings to relocate to structurally sound premises within three months. Commissioner AV Ranganath warned that inspections will begin on January 1 and unsafe structures face demolition.

HYDRAA has opposed Ganesh idol immersions in several newly rejuvenated lakes across Hyderabad, citing pollution concerns and restoration costs. The Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi, however, has resisted the restrictions, insisting on traditional immersions and questioning claims of permanent damage.

HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath urged residents and Ganesh Utsav committees not to immerse idols in Kapra Lake, citing its ecological importance. The 113-acre lake is being developed for floodwater retention, groundwater recharge, biodiversity conservation and protection of bird habitats

HYDRAA demolished a second unauthorised seven‑storeyed building at Anjaiah Nagar, Gachibowli, late Sunday night. Officials said the structure was severely damaged and posed a collapse risk after another illegal building had earlier fallen on it.

The collapse of an illegal seven-storeyed building in Gachibowli that killed two workers triggered evacuations of neighbouring structures, debris clearance and criticism of civic authorities. Residents and RWAs questioned how such construction was allowed despite alleged lapses in monitoring

An illegal under-construction building collapsed at Anjaiah Nagar in Gachibowli on Saturday, killing two people. The structure was demolished on Sunday, forcing evacuation of adjoining hostels and flats, leaving hundreds of residents stranded without immediate shelter.