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In a rare event after nearly 60 years, all 15 floodgates of Osman Sagar were opened due to heavy inflows from persistent rains. The HMWSSB, which had already issued five flood warnings in recent months, was forced to act as inflows surged past 12,000 cusecs.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a blistering attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, blaming him for the Musi river floods and alleging a Rs.1.5 lakh crore scam under the Musi Beautification Project. Addressing a gathering in Kodangal, Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil pre-election guarantees.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy reviewed the Musi flood situation, ordering evacuation of residents in low-lying areas, relief measures, and safe transport arrangements. With IMD warning of more rain, he placed all key departments on high alert.

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.

A spell of heavy rain left Hyderabad’s Koti ENT Hospital flooded, disrupting emergency services and forcing patients and staff to navigate waterlogged corridors. Hospital authorities blamed an unrepaired nala collapse for the crisis, citing ignored complaints.

Bad weather in Hyderabad on Friday morning forced the diversion of at least three incoming flights from Mumbai, Pune, and Kolkata to other airports, including Vijayawada. Airport officials confirmed the diversions were due to prevailing inclement weather conditions.

The IMD has forecast rain and thundershowers across Hyderabad and several Telangana districts throughout Friday, with gusty winds and lower temperatures. Independent trackers also warned of on-and-off showers across the city, urging residents to prepare for wet weather conditions.

The Cyberabad Traffic Police has advised IT and corporate firms to opt for work-from-home on Friday after heavy rains, citing safety and traffic concerns. The advisory seeks to reduce road congestion and ensure emergency services move without hindrance.

Hyderabad is expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall overnight, with gusty winds reaching up to 50 kmph, according to IMD-Hyderabad. An independent weather tracker has predicted an increase in rain intensity, especially in northern parts of the city.

Hyderabad’s two-wheeler riders are facing increasing challenges due to the lack of dedicated lanes and poor lane discipline by larger vehicles. With monsoon rains compounding the issue, many bikers are forced onto pavements, risking their safety and that of pedestrians.

Several Hyderabad roads, including those in Bholakpur, Kavadiguda and Musheerabad, are riddled with potholes and overflowing sewage. Residents and commuters face serious risks during the monsoon as civic authorities remain unresponsive to repeated complaints

Hyderabad is likely to experience intense thunderstorms with gusty winds this evening, according to IMD and independent trackers. A yellow alert has been issued for all city zones, with scattered moderate-to-heavy showers expected from afternoon to midnight.

Heavy overnight rain battered Hyderabad, with eastern areas recording the highest rainfall. Defence Colony in Hayathnagar topped the chart with 91.8 mm, followed by Kapra and Cherlapally. The downpour caused waterlogging and traffic snarls across several neighbourhoods.

Heavy rains in Hyderabad have worsened road conditions, with potholes, craters, and missing manholes causing traffic jams and hazards for pedestrians. GHMC has temporarily halted its safety drive, while HMWSSB clears waterlogged areas and overflowing sewage

Intense rains lashed Hyderabad on Thursday afternoon after a brief break, drenching eastern and north-eastern localities. Areas like LB Nagar, Uppal, Tarnaka and Marredpally witnessed heavy downpour, leading to traffic snarls on major stretches and waterlogged streets across Secunderabad

The IMD Hyderabad has forecast light to moderate rain or thunderstorms with gusty winds in Hyderabad on Thursday evening or night. Waterlogging, traffic congestion and slippery roads are likely. A similar weather forecast has also been issued for Friday

Hyderabad witnessed heavy overnight rains with Musheerabad in Secunderabad recording 184.5 mm, the highest in the city. As many as 26 locations reported over 100 mm, leaving several areas waterlogged and officials monitoring the situation closely.

A 27-year-old man, identified as Mohd Shareef of Musheerabad, died after being swept away in heavy water flow at the Balkampet railway underbridge on Wednesday night. His body was retrieved by locals, and police have registered a case.

Two men, Arjun and Ramu, were swept away in the Afzalsagar nala in Hyderabad’s Mallepally during heavy rain on Sunday night. Despite three days of search, their bodies remain untraced. Families and residents demand government support and accountability

K.T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of negligence after failing to retrieve the bodies of three youngsters washed away in Hyderabad nalas. He compared it to the SLBC tunnel tragedy, blaming CM Revanth Reddy for weakening disaster response systems.