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Two days after Musi River floodwaters receded, debris remains uncleared near Moosarambagh bridge, disrupting traffic and raising safety concerns. GHMC officials cite Bathukkama festivities for the delay in cleanup. Meanwhile, residents of flood-hit colonies along the river continue to face water shortages.

Forum for Good Governance (FGG) has requested the Chief minister A Revanth Reddy to direct various departments to clear over Rs. 2,000 crore in pending dues to the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB). A letter from FGG president M Padmanabha Reddy highlights non-payment by several state and central departments.

The Telangana government’s plan to rejuvenate a 55-km stretch of River Musi has triggered protests from environmentalists and residents. While a consortium is preparing the DPR, critics argue that partial rejuvenation will not address pollution and flooding issues.

The GHMC released the final voters list for the Jubilee Hills assembly by-poll, confirming 3,98,982 eligible voters. Commissioner R V Karnan announced the figures at the GHMC head office.

GHMC has ordered all cattle, sheep, and goat slaughterhouses, as well as retail meat and beef shops, to remain closed on October 2 in Hyderabad to observe Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary. Municipal staff will monitor compliance across the city

GHMC launched 12 Indiramma Canteens in the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency, serving Rs. 5 breakfast and lunch. With work on 50 more canteens underway and 77 planned in Phase II, around 30,000 people are expected to benefit daily

BRS leaders Dasoju Shravan and Mutha Gopal criticised the Congress government for sidelining Bathukamma celebrations and neglecting women’s welfare and civic infrastructure in Hyderabad. They praised former CM KCR for elevating Bathukamma as a symbol of Telangana pride and condemned recent changes to the Telangana Thalli statue.

Following the release of surplus water from Osman Sagar and Himayatsagar, over 1,200 families were evacuated from flood-hit areas along the Musi River in Hyderabad. GHMC and HYDRAA teams carried out rescue operations, including saving five people trapped on the ORR service road.

Following heavy rainfall and rising inflows into Himayatsagar and Osmansagar, GHMC evacuated 55 residents from flood-prone areas near Shivaji Bridge and Bhoo Laxmi Temple. The evacuees were relocated to Gode-ki-Khabar Community Hall.

The GHMC has launched the Estate Management System (EMS), a digital platform aimed at streamlining lease payments and improving oversight of municipal properties. Citizens can now pay rents online, while officials gain access to real-time Demand, Collection, and Balance (DCB) data.

A heavy downpour on Friday disrupted daily life in Hyderabad’s old city, flooding roads and homes in several localities. Motorists navigated knee-deep water while business activity came to a standstill. Disaster Response Teams and GHMC personnel faced challenges in clearing waterlogged streets.

Heavy downpours in Hyderabad on Friday caused traffic jams, waterlogged roads, and public transport delays. IT corridors, GHMC suburbs, and major roads were severely affected. Daily life, including Navaratri and Bathukamma festivities, saw lower turnout and disruptions.

Malkajgiri MLA Marri Rajasekhar Reddy has announced a series of infrastructure projects worth over Rs. 784 crore to address civic challenges in the constituency. Key works include the Vajpayee Nagar RuB, RK Puram Flyover, and development of AOC roads.

The GHMC has sanctioned Rs. 2.95 crore to restore a small bridge in Yakutpura, popularly known as ‘London Bridge’. Though unrelated to its namesake in the UK, the bridge earned its name from local residents during post-rain repairs. Narrow and used only by two-wheelers, the bridge is set to be widened to accommodate larger vehicles.

The GHMC Standing Committee has proposed renaming the Telugu Thalli flyover to Telangana Thalli flyover and recommended it to the State government. It also approved land acquisition for road widening near RK Puram, extended streetlight maintenance till December 2025.

GHMC has fined Ramky agency Rs one lakh for negligence in garbage collection along Alijapur Road, Karwan, and Jubilee Hills areas. The civic body warned that strict action will continue against sanitation lapses to safeguard public health

The State government will launch a core urban city plan under Telangana Rising. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordered reforms in schools, healthcare and sanitation, permanent government buildings, lake conservation, and Hussain Sagar’s development into a world-class tourist hub

Residents of Srinagar Colony in Hyderabad are facing severe sewage overflow, causing unhygienic conditions and health risks. Despite repeated complaints, GHMC and HMWSSB have not acted, leaving residents frustrated and demanding immediate intervention to resolve the issue

Residents and walkers in Sanathnagar are alarmed by the worsening condition of the lake at KLN Park, which has become choked with algae and floating waste following heavy rains. The foul smell is affecting over 1,200 daily visitors and raising concerns ahead of the Bathukamma festival.

A powerful thunderstorm struck Hyderabad on Sunday evening, with eastern parts like Hayathnagar, Uppal and LB Nagar receiving significant rainfall. Defence Colony in Hayathnagar recorded the highest at 85 mm. The downpour later spread to areas like Jeedimetla, Balanagar and Nizampet.