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Heavy rainfall lashed Hyderabad and neighbouring districts from Friday evening to Saturday morning, bringing relief from hot and humid conditions after a prolonged dry spell. Keesara recorded 112 mm, while Valigonda in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district received 118 mm.

The HMWSSB will begin supplying treated wastewater for non-potable uses from November 1, prioritising civic bodies, government agencies and public spaces. Green water tankers will serve industrial, construction and gardening needs, with registrations and filling points being arranged.

Bordeaux Métropole and the Telangana government signed an MoU on lake rejuvenation and water resource conservation at a workshop in Hyderabad. Discussions focused on inter-agency coordination, international best practices and sustainable measures to protect lakes and other water bodies.

Uferwas’ Cyberabad chapter has given CMC officials 15 days to address damage caused by the collapse of an allegedly illegal building in Gachibowli. It has demanded compensation, repairs to damaged flats, accountability for officials and a safety audit.

Residential Welfare Associations issued a security advisory after suspected Cheddi gang members allegedly broke into a flat in Neknampur. RWAs urged apartment committees to strengthen CCTV coverage, lighting and perimeter patrols and called for increased night police patrolling.

A comprehensive study will examine traffic bottlenecks, pedestrian safety and last-mile connectivity along Hyderabad’s 8.5-km JNTU-Miyapur-Raidurg corridor. The plan includes continuous walkways, pedestrian crossings, dedicated pick-up and drop-off bays, regulated auto stands and measures to decongest school zones.

More than 1.03 lakh Ganesh idols were immersed at designated points across Cyberabad as of September 23, with the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation deploying field teams, machinery and control room monitoring. Flower waste is also being separately collected and processed for reuse.

Hyderabad civic agencies have made extensive arrangements for Ganesh idol immersion on Friday, with designated immersion points, artificial ponds, swimmers and DRF teams deployed across the city. Arrangements are also underway for the immersion of the Khairatabad Ganesh idol.

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation teams demolished 14 unauthorised structures and served two notices during inspections across Kukatpally, Serilingampally and Quthbullapur zones. CMC Commissioner directed officials to maintain continuous field monitoring and take timely action against unauthorised constructions in accordance with building regulations

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation enforcement teams identified 18 unauthorised constructions and demolished 17 structures across three zones on Wednesday. Seven demolitions were carried out in Quthbullapur, six in Serilingampally and four in Kukatpally as part of the ongoing enforcement drive.

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation has announced a ‘No Posters in Public Spaces’ initiative to regulate poster displays across its limits. The move aims to keep roads, junctions and public areas free from unauthorised posters and visual clutter.

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation has launched 'Beyond Routine - Extra Hour Service' to clear legacy waste and unattended garbage across the city. The phased initiative will strengthen sanitation operations, improve waste management and enforce strict action against illegal dumping.

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation removed 420 encroachments during its weekly footpath clearance drive across Kukatpally, Quthbullapur and Serilingampally zones. Covering 15 circles and 16 stretches, the operation restored 16.7 km of footpaths to improve pedestrian accessibility and safety

A severe shortage of Food Safety Officers is affecting inspections of eateries across GHMC, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri limits. Officials say over 4,500 sanctioned posts remain vacant, hampering monitoring of food safety and hygiene despite the rapid growth of restaurants and food businesses.

The Telangana government has prohibited the dumping of construction and demolition waste in open areas, drains, and public places within GHMC, CMC, and MMC limits. A government order warned that violators will face penal action, stressing strict adherence to C&D Waste Management Rules to prevent environmental damage and urban flooding.

HYDRAA has blamed the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation for failing to desilt drains, leading to flooding during recent thundershowers. Officials said covered drains hindered maintenance work and urged coordinated efforts among departments to prevent waterlogging across Hyderabad

As part of monsoon preparedness, GHMC, CMC and MMC have identified nearly 1,000 waterlogging hotspots across Hyderabad. Despite annual mitigation efforts and deployment of resources, authorities are yet to find a long-term solution to recurring flooding points.

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation recorded a significant rise in property tax collection under the Early Bird scheme, with a 16 percent increase over last year. Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation also reported higher collections, reflecting improved revenue performance.

Empanelled civil contractors have warned GHMC, CMC and MMC officials that they will stop ongoing works if their pending bills are not cleared by March 21. Contractors say they are facing financial strain due to unpaid dues and delays in processing bills.