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Groundwater levels have declined in 554 of Telangana's 621 mandals, prompting the government to study conservation initiatives in Rajasthan and Maharashtra. The crisis, compounded by a 24 per cent rainfall deficit, raises concerns over drinking water and irrigation supplies.

Groundwater levels declined in 554 of Telangana's 621 mandals, with the State's average water table falling by two metres year-on-year. Deficient monsoon rainfall, increased borewell dependence and reduced replenishment have intensified concerns over drinking water and irrigation supplies.

The upcoming Khairthabad by-election is emerging as an important test for the BJP in Hyderabad after the party’s performance in recent Greater Hyderabad bypolls. The contest will also be closely watched ahead of the pending GHMC elections.

Heavy thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds affected several parts of Greater Hyderabad overnight. Kondapur recorded the highest rainfall at 112.3 mm, while the IMD has forecast continued rain, thunderstorms and lightning across Telangana until June 18.

Telangana is witnessing intense heatwave conditions with both daytime and night-time temperatures remaining above normal. Hyderabad and Warangal are experiencing warmer nights, reducing recovery time from extreme heat and increasing health risks, according to IMD data and the State Heatwave Action Plan.

TGSRTC will introduce luggage racks in 150 Hyderabad city buses on a trial basis to improve commuter convenience. The corporation has also announced a 30% discount on AC bus fares within ORR limits from March 1 to May 31.

The GHMC will conduct a two-day citywide e-waste collection drive on January 12 and 13 across all 300 wards. Dedicated vehicles will collect discarded electronic items from homes and public areas for scientific recycling at authorised centres.

The GHMC removed 52 abandoned and scrap vehicles from roadsides across Greater Hyderabad during a special sanitation drive. The operation, covering 300 wards, also saw the transport of nearly 4,000 metric tonnes of waste over the last 11 days

Residents’ Welfare Associations (RWAs) of Greater Hyderabad have urged the GHMC to improve civic amenities in newly added areas following the expansion of 27 urban local bodies. Their demands include better roads, uninterrupted water supply, sanitation, streetlight maintenance, and stray dog control.

The GHMC has approved a resolution to allocate Rs 2 crore for each of its 150 divisions to strengthen civic infrastructure. The funds are intended for improvements in roads, drainage, streetlights, pollution control, stormwater drains, parks, community halls, and other public amenities.

On the fifth day of GHMC’s special sanitation drive, 979 colonies across 150 divisions in Hyderabad were cleaned, resulting in the removal of 1,524.5 metric tons of municipal waste and 515.5 metric tons of construction debris.

Morning showers in Greater Hyderabad disrupted traffic and caused waterlogging across several key areas on Monday. Commuters, including office-goers and students, faced delays, while traffic police were deployed to manage congestion amid post-Dasara rush between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m.

The Telangana government has announced a fare hike on city bus services in Hyderabad, effective October 6, with increases ranging from Rs 5 to Rs 10. The revision aligns with its plan to deploy 2,800 electric buses by 2027 and reduce pollution within the Outer Ring Road.

Over 2.32 lakh Ganesh idols were immersed in Hyderabad by 5.30 pm on Saturday, GHMC said. Kukatpally recorded the highest with 58,847 idols, followed by Khairatabad, Serilingampally, LB Nagar, Charminar, and Secunderabad zones

GHMC commissioner R V Karnan said over 90 per cent of potholes in Hyderabad have been repaired under a road safety drive. The civic body is also preparing for Ganesh idol immersions with safety, sanitation, and logistics teams deployed across the city

In the ninth edition of Swachh Survekshan 2024-25, save for Greater Hyderabad, no other urban local bodies in Telangana secured awards

The HMWSSB in a press release informed the consumers that the work would be taken up on April 12 from 6 am to 9 pm

Slam government for abandoning key infrastructure projects initiated by the previous BRS administration, including flyovers, underpasses and sanitation improvements

Heated arguments broke out between Congress leaders on multiple issues, especially the filling up of nominated posts at the Greater Hyderabad review meeting in Gandhi Bhavan on Monday.

Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) has undertaken a massive exercise to meet the increasing demand for power supply during the upcoming summer season.