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The Telangana High Court, led by Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar, criticised government authorities for failing to act against illegal constructions by influential educational institutions in Salkam Cheruvu Lake’s buffer zone, while showing zeal in demolishing poor and middle-class homes.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Revanth Reddy government, alleging bulldozer justice was applied only to the poor while illegal constructions of powerful leaders were ignored. He accused the State of negligence, debt, and betrayal

Inflows into Himayatsagar and Osman Sagar reservoirs in Hyderabad have declined, providing relief to residents along the Musi river. HMWSSB has shut eight floodgates, while inundation at Moosarambagh and Puranapul bridges led to traffic diversions

Heavy catchment rainfall has increased inflows into Himayat Sagar, prompting the opening of three gates and the release of 1,400 cusecs into the Musi River. Osmansagar also recorded rising water levels, with inflows from upstream areas continuing steadily.

Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar has reached near full tank level due to heavy rainfall in surrounding catchment areas. GHMC is monitoring inflows, managing outflow, and urging residents to stay alert to avoid flooding risks during continued rainfall.

HMWSSB officials are closely monitoring inflows into the Osmansagar and Himayatsagar reservoirs. While Osmansagar remains below capacity, Himayatsagar is near full tank level with steady inflows. Residents in low-lying areas and along the Musi River have been asked to stay alert.

Heavy rains over the past week have significantly increased water levels in Hyderabad’s twin reservoirs, Osmansagar and Himayatsagar. With inflows continuing from their catchment areas, officials are closely monitoring the reservoirs and preparing for possible overflow scenarios.

Following recent heavy rains, the water level in Hyderabad’s Himayathsagar reservoir rose by one foot, reaching its Full Tank Level (FTL) of 1763 feet,

The Telangana High Court, led by Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice J. Sreenivas Rao, has addressed a public interest litigation regarding encroachments on the buffer zone of Rammamma Kunta Lake, a vital water body within the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) limits.

KT Rama Rao on Monday said the Congress government was creating a "reign of terror" atmosphere among the poor, with the recent demolition drives forcing vulnerable residents to extreme actions, including suicide.

Move comes after locals oppose survey to identify boundaries and FTL of irrigation tank, prompting the officials to withdraw their move on Friday

Local people raised objetions about the survey and prevented the officials from conducting the activity.

The Commissioner stated on Wednesday that some individuals posing as social activists were blackmailing builders by alleging that their structures were in Full Tank Level or buffer zones of lake areas. They claimed to have close ties with senior officials and threatened to file complaints with HYDRAA.

According to the GHMC, teams are closely monitoring the water levels at Hussain Sagar to ensure public safety and preparedness. 

Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice J. Sreenivas Rao has directed that notices issued by the Deputy Collector and Tahsildar to Kavuri Hills residents regarding alleged encroachments on the Full Tank Level (FTL) limits of Durgam Cheruvu be treated as show cause notices.

The Forum for Good Governance (FGG) wanted the State government to initiate action on officials and builders for constructing unauthorized structures in lake areas and adopt humanitarian approach towards victims, especially poor and middle class people.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said he had taken a farmhouse that belonged to one of his friends on lease. If any sort of violations were found in its construction, he said he would come forward to support its demolition.

Disaster Response Force and sanitation department staffers are working to clear water stagnation at multiple locations in the city.

The PIL case was filed by Akula Satish, a social worker. Petitioner challenged the inaction of Irrigation and CAD Department, HMDA, District collector and other government officials in taking steps for demolishing llegal constructions in the subject land.

GHMC completes FTL demarcation of all 185 lakes under its jurisdiction