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Persistent overnight heavy rains lashed Hyderabad and several Telangana districts, leading to severe waterlogging, massive traffic jams, and commuter chaos on Tuesday morning. Kamareddy recorded the highest rainfall at 182.8 mm, while Hyderabad localities such as Saroornagar and LB Nagar saw over 100 mm.
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The Cyberabad Traffic Police booked 333 motorists during a weekend drunken driving enforcement drive. Two-wheeler riders accounted for most violations, while 21 offenders recorded exceptionally high blood alcohol levels. Police reiterated strict legal action for alcohol-related fatal road accidents.
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Hyderabad Traffic Police registered six criminal cases in a week-long crackdown on vehicles with fake or tampered number plates, warning that only government-approved High Security Registration Plates are valid.
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The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced traffic restrictions, road closures, diversions and parking arrangements for the Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu celebrations in Secunderabad from August 2 to 4. Motorists have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly
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The Hyderabad Traffic Police booked 572 motorists for drunken driving during a two-day special enforcement drive. Five drivers recorded blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels above 300, indicating severe intoxication. All offenders have been booked and will appear before the court.
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Hyderabad Traffic Police have launched a citywide crackdown on vehicles with fake or tampered registration plates, booking six criminal cases and seizing several vehicles in areas including Jubilee Hills, Malakpet, Begum Bazaar, Abids Road and Kacheguda.
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Hyderabad Traffic Police have deployed drones to monitor traffic and parking arrangements during the Bonalu celebrations at Golconda Fort. The real-time aerial surveillance is helping officials regulate traffic, reduce congestion, prevent illegal parking, and improve overall traffic management throughout the festival.
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Hyderabad traffic police have announced diversions and parking arrangements for the Balkampet Yellamma Kalyanotsavam and Rathotsavam. Several routes near the temple will be restricted on Tuesday and Wednesday, with motorists advised to use alternate roads and designated parking areas.
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The Hyderabad City Security Council and traffic police inducted 30 new patrol bikes worth Rs.1.60 crore to curb gridlock. Backed by CSR, the units will deploy via real-time CCTV monitoring to address breakdowns, accidents, and illegal parking
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Rising underage driving in Hyderabad reflects failures in supervision, responsibility and adolescent guidance, demanding urgent action from families, schools and authorities
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The Hyderabad Traffic Police have intensified a special drive against vehicles using fake, tampered and unauthorised registration number plates. Five criminal cases have been registered, several vehicles seized, and motorists warned that only government-approved High Security Registration Plates are legally valid.
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Hyderabad Traffic Police has intensified its crackdown on minor driving, warning parents of legal action for allowing children to drive. Over 2,500 cases were registered this year, with hundreds of vehicle registrations suspended following violations involving juveniles.
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The Hyderabad Traffic Police seized a Honda Activa with an allegedly tampered registration number plate during a special enforcement drive at Afzalgunj T-Junction. The rider was detained, legal action initiated under the Motor Vehicles Act, and motorists warned against altering vehicle registration plates.
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Hyderabad police, along with other civic and highway agencies, have identified nearly 80 accident‑prone stretches on the Outer Ring Road and are considering an AI‑based traffic enforcement system to curb violations.
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With the annual Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu festival set for August 2, Hyderabad Traffic Police have stepped up preparations by inspecting diversion points, parking zones and emergency routes around the Secunderabad temple.
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The Hyderabad Traffic Police have imposed traffic restrictions and diversions in the old city on Friday for the historic Bibi-ka-Alam procession. The curbs will be in place from 12 pm to 10 pm, with vehicles and buses rerouted through alternative paths.
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The Hyderabad Traffic Police disposed of 7,161 pending traffic violation cases through a special Lok Adalat drive held from June 8 to June 20. Drunken driving cases topped the list, while officials urged citizens to support road safety and responsible driving.
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Hyderabad Traffic Police will enforce restrictions and diversions in the Old City on June 20 between 12 pm and 1 pm for the Elephant Trial Walk from Bibi‑ka‑Alawa. Several key junctions including Charminar, Etebar Chowk and Purani Haveli will see diversions on Saturday.
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The Hyderabad Traffic Police will conduct a one-way traffic trial around KBR Park on June 21 to facilitate H-CITI infrastructure works. Motorists travelling through Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills have been advised to use alternative routes and plan their journeys accordingly.
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A field survey across Telangana has revealed glaring lapses in road safety infrastructure around schools, with most lacking warning boards, speed limit signage, zebra crossings, and speed breakers. The study also flagged inadequate pedestrian facilities and absence of monitoring systems, raising concerns over children’s safety in school zones.