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HYDRAA DRF teams cleared waterlogging, choked drains and fallen trees after heavy rain in Hyderabad on Tuesday evening. Around one foot of water accumulated at the Secunderabad Clock Tower RUB underpass, where teams used 25 HP motors

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed officials to remain alert following heavy rains in Hyderabad on Tuesday. He ordered coordinated action by civic and police authorities, deployment of personnel and machinery, prevention of waterlogging and traffic congestion, and readiness of rescue teams.

A four-storey apartment in Gopanpally’s NTR Nagar was demolished after it developed a dangerous tilt. Officials evacuated residents before using HYDRAA’s Bahubali hydraulic machine. Tension prevailed as residents and domestic workers protested against the demolition

An illegal four-storey residential building developed a dangerous tilt in Gopanpally on Friday, prompting authorities to evacuate residents and cordon off the area. Following an inspection, CMC Commissioner G Srijana ordered immediate demolition of the structure.

Authorities in Gachibowli have launched a large-scale debris removal drive at Anjaiah Nagar after demolishing six unauthorised buildings adjoining a collapsed illegal structure. Residents of Jayadarshini Residency complained of sleepless nights due to noise from the clearance work, which is expected to take up to a month.

HYDRAA has directed hostel operators in unsafe buildings to relocate to structurally sound premises within three months. Commissioner AV Ranganath warned that inspections will begin on January 1 and unsafe structures face demolition.

HYDRAA has opposed Ganesh idol immersions in several newly rejuvenated lakes across Hyderabad, citing pollution concerns and restoration costs. The Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi, however, has resisted the restrictions, insisting on traditional immersions and questioning claims of permanent damage.

HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath urged residents and Ganesh Utsav committees not to immerse idols in Kapra Lake, citing its ecological importance. The 113-acre lake is being developed for floodwater retention, groundwater recharge, biodiversity conservation and protection of bird habitats

HYDRAA demolished a second unauthorised seven‑storeyed building at Anjaiah Nagar, Gachibowli, late Sunday night. Officials said the structure was severely damaged and posed a collapse risk after another illegal building had earlier fallen on it.

The collapse of an illegal seven-storeyed building in Gachibowli that killed two workers triggered evacuations of neighbouring structures, debris clearance and criticism of civic authorities. Residents and RWAs questioned how such construction was allowed despite alleged lapses in monitoring

An illegal under-construction building collapsed at Anjaiah Nagar in Gachibowli on Saturday, killing two people. The structure was demolished on Sunday, forcing evacuation of adjoining hostels and flats, leaving hundreds of residents stranded without immediate shelter.

Two workers were killed and several injured when a seven-storey under-construction building collapsed at Anjaiah Nagar, Madhapur, Hyderabad. The structure, built illegally on a nala drain box, crumbled around 1 pm on Saturday.

A multi-storeyed building under construction collapsed in Anjaiah Nagar, Madhapur, on Saturday, injuring one person and damaging an adjacent apartment building. Police, HYDRAA, fire department and Cyberabad Municipal Corporation teams reached the site and searched for possible trapped persons

The Telangana High Court on Wednesday castigated HYDRAA for demolishing a compound wall at Malkajgiri despite subsisting court orders protecting the landowners’ possession. Justice NV Shravan Kumar questioned whether the agency was running a parallel government and initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath.

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.

Hyderabad police have registered a forgery case after eight private colleges allegedly submitted fake Fire No Objection Certificates bearing the forged signature of HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath. Authorities are also verifying Fire NOCs submitted by around 60 other educational institutions.

The Telangana government is planning to auction eligible government lands reclaimed by HYDRAA to boost revenue. Officials are scrutinising dispute-free parcels, while HMDA and TGIIC are expected to conduct phased auctions as part of the State's broader land monetisation strategy.

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.

Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender admitted coordination issues within the Telangana Congress government, criticised the concentration of leadership, spoke about GHMC leadership challenges, dismissed speculation over differences between Revanth Reddy and Rahul Gandhi, and commented on HYDRAA demolitions and the Cabinet expansion.

Hydraa and the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation have called off search operations for 70-year-old Balaiah, who went missing after reportedly falling into a stormwater drain work site in Miyapur. Despite extensive searches and drone deployment, his body is yet to be traced.