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A day after Ganesh idol immersion concluded, HMDA began dismantling, segregating and removing salvage waste around Hussain Sagar and other water bodies. About 100 carting specialists are working in three shifts across 38 immersion sites around the lake.

Over 1.19 lakh Ganesh idols were immersed across Cyberabad Municipal Corporation limits at 53 designated points, including Kukatpally’s IDL Lake. The civic body also collected 6,000 kg of flower waste over 11 days, which is being processed into incense sticks and diyas.

The Ganesh idol immersion procession in Hyderabad concluded peacefully at Hussain Sagar on Saturday afternoon after spilling into a second day. Nearly 1.2 lakh idols were immersed across the city, with GHMC sanitation teams clearing over 4,500 tonnes of festival waste.

Ganesh idol immersion continued at multiple centres across the MMC and Cyberabad Municipal Corporation limits, with civic authorities providing extensive facilities and monitoring arrangements. Officials reviewed sanitation, safety and crowd-management measures to ensure smooth conduct of the immersion process.

The centralised Ganesh idol immersion procession began in Hyderabad on Friday as hundreds of idols were taken towards water bodies. The Khairatabad Ganesha was immersed around 2.45 p.m., while a long line of vehicles remained on roads into the night.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar reviewed Ganesh idol immersion and security arrangements from the Telangana Command and Control Centre. Nearly 10,300 of 14,850 registered idols had been immersed, while CCTV cameras, drones and cranes monitored and supported the process.

Ganesh idol immersion gained momentum at Hussain Sagar on Friday afternoon as hundreds of trucks and other vehicles carrying idols moved towards the lake. Processions accompanied by drums and Teenmaar dances drew thousands of devotees across Hyderabad’s main roads.

The Ganesh idol immersion procession in Hyderabad’s old city was held on Friday amid elaborate security arrangements. The Balapur Ganesh crossed Charminar shortly after the procession began, while police regulated crowds and idol movement across several localities.

Ganesh idol immersion processions concluded peacefully across Karimnagar, Nizamabad and several northern Telangana districts amid light rain. Police deployed extensive security arrangements, including CCTV surveillance, drones, divers and control rooms, as thousands of idols were immersed without major incidents.

Ganesh immersion festivities turned tragic in Telangana as a devotee drowned during idol immersion in the Haldi Vagu Project in Medak district, while three youngsters suffered electric shocks after coming into contact with overhead power lines during an immersion procession in Sangareddy district.

A sub-inspector from Kothagudem Two Town police station, K. Venkanna, died after being knocked down by an unidentified motorcycle while on duty at NTR Marg. Though he initially thought his injuries were minor, he later developed complications in Warangal and succumbed during treatment at MGM Hospital.

South Central Railway will run special MMTS services between 11 pm and 5 am on September 25-26 and 26-27 to manage increased passenger demand during Ganesh idol immersion festivities in Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

Khammam district officials have made arrangements for Ganesh idol immersion at Dhamsalapuram tank after the Munneru dried up. Fishermen initially opposed the move over possible damage to fish farming but consented after officials assured compensation and measures to remove debris.

A 38-year-old devotee died after suffering an electric shock while taking a Ganesh idol for immersion at Manjulapur in Nirmal on Sunday. Police said he came into contact with a live wire while standing on the tractor carrying the idol

MMC Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy inspected Ganesh idol immersion arrangements at Saroornagar Lake on Thursday. Officials were directed to ensure safe immersion, keep swimmers, medical facilities and emergency teams ready, regulate traffic, remove debris and maintain cleanliness throughout the event.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy inspected Ganesh idol immersion sites in Hyderabad and directed officials to ensure safety, sanitation and eco‑friendly measures.

The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation is preparing Saroor Nagar Lake for Ganesh idol immersion on September 25. Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy reviewed the arrangements and directed officials to expedite pending works and ensure facilities, coordination and public safety.

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation has designated IDL Lake for Ganesh idol immersion this year. Commissioner G Srijana inspected the site and directed officials to ensure sanitation, safety, traffic management and devotee convenience.

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

The Ganesh idol immersion procession in Hyderabad concluded peacefully on Sunday, with 26,000 idols immersed in Hussainsagar Lake. Police Commissioner C.V. Anand said no major incidents were reported, though minor clashes and a few accidents occurred during the event.