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The GHMC will launch a 10-day monsoon drive from August 11 to 21 across Hyderabad’s 150 wards, focusing on clearing legacy waste, desilting drains, repairing potholes, installing rainwater harvesting systems, and conducting anti-larval operations to curb dengue.

BJP State president N Ramchander Rao said the party will contest the upcoming GHMC elections without any alliance in Telangana. He also dismissed reports of internal differences and claimed that leaders from other parties were keen to join the BJP.

The search for 70-year-old Balaiah, who was swept away in a storm water drain in Miyapur on July 28, entered its 10th day. Multiple rescue agencies continue the operation, while his family has appealed to authorities not to stop the search.

Residents of Bismillah Colony in Shaheennagar have alleged that poor roads, inadequate drainage and irregular garbage collection continue despite the area's merger with GHMC. They say the lack of basic civic infrastructure has created health hazards and made daily commuting difficult.

Property owners across Hyderabad and neighbouring districts are facing difficulties after lands and properties were brought under Section 22A of the Registration Act. Builders and developers have raised concerns over stalled transactions, lack of prior notice and the impact on Telangana's real estate sector.

Heavy rain lashed several parts of Hyderabad on Monday, causing severe waterlogging and traffic congestion. Authorities deployed emergency teams to affected areas, while Hyderabad police advised residents to stay indoors and exercise caution as more rainfall was forecast during the night

A large pothole has appeared on Hyderabad's Falaknuma Road Over Bridge less than a year after its inauguration, raising concerns over construction quality and commuter safety. Residents have urged GHMC to repair the damage immediately and inspect the bridge to prevent accidents

Ongoing stormwater drain works near Model House in Punjagutta have caused severe traffic congestion, delaying commuters for weeks. GHMC officials said the project is nearing completion but progress has slowed due to heavy rains, with the remaining work expected to finish soon.

Heavy rains in Hyderabad, coupled with ongoing civic works, triggered severe traffic congestion across GHMC, CMC, and MMC limits. Key IT corridor junctions such as Madhapur, Hitec City, Cyber Towers, and Biodiversity Junction faced gridlocks, while major stretches in Secunderabad and central Hyderabad also reported jams.

Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) in Hyderabad opposed the CURE Draft Bill-2026, citing loss of local democracy, automatic tax hikes, and lack of ward committees. They demanded redrafting with full consultation, mandatory ward committees, transparency in civic actions, and an extended deadline for submissions.

The Telangana High Court has sought responses from the GHMC and other departments on a PIL demanding regulation of pigeon feeding in Hyderabad. The petitioner argued that unchecked feeding has led to health hazards, pollution, and damage to heritage structures.

The GHMC will organise the third edition of Udvasana, a sacred waste collection drive, on July 18 at 12 centres across six city zones. Citizens can deposit worn‑out idols, deity photographs and other sacred materials at designated temples and centres.

The Telangana High Court has restrained GHMC from taking coercive steps against Pradeep Constructions till July 23 in a case challenging cancellation of building permission for a residential project at Somajiguda.

The Telangana High Court directed that a writ petition filed by Pradeep Constructions against a GHMC show cause notice proposing cancellation of building permission for a Somajiguda residential project be placed before the appropriate Bench for further consideration

The GHMC said Hyderabad recorded 266 dengue cases between January and July 13, 2026, significantly lower than the corresponding periods in 2024 and 2025. It attributed the decline to strengthened surveillance, vector control measures and coordinated efforts with health agencies

GHMC Commissioner and Hyderabad District Election Officer RV Karnan has raised concerns over poor digitisation of electoral rolls in Sanath Nagar, Musheerabad and Secunderabad Cantonment constituencies.

With the July 24 deadline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) approaching, Booth Level Officers in Hyderabad have sought an extension citing difficulties in completing voter enumeration.

The GHMC District Election Officer held a meeting with representatives of recognised political parties and urged them to cooperate with the Special Intensive Revision 2026 exercise. Parties were asked to direct their Booth Level Agents to assist eligible voters in completing enumeration forms.

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.

GHMC has extended Project Udvasana, a divine waste collection initiative, to all six zones of the city. Citizens can deposit old deity photographs, idols and other worshipped items at designated locations on June 27 in an environmentally responsible manner.