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Residents of several wards in Kosgi municipality, part of Kodangal constituency, are facing an acute drinking water shortage as borewells dry up and Mission Bhagiratha supply remains disrupted. Locals allege that damaged pipelines and diversion of water to the Hakimpet education hub have worsened the crisis.

Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju reviewed the drinking water supply situation in Hyderabad's core urban region and stressed the need for coordinated water security measures to ensure uninterrupted supply and sustainable resource management.

A major leak in a Mission Bhagiratha pipeline near SBI in Yellandu’s Aam Bazaar area inundated nearby houses and shops, damaging property. Local residents raised concerns over repeated leaks, while BRS leader Dindigala Rajender and MLA Koram Kanakaiah sought urgent action.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of wasting Godavari and Krishna water while crops withered in Telangana. He blamed Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for agrarian distress, demanded the operation of irrigation pumps and announced a Nirmal meeting.

When Telangana faced the 2015–16 El Niño drought, the KCR-led government focused on mobilising resources, protecting livelihoods and reassuring people. Today, the real test for Congress is whether it can deliver solutions to the State’s current challenges instead of repeatedly blaming its predecessor

A major leakage occurred in a Manjeera pipeline near Sadasivapet town in Sangareddy district on Friday, resulting in a large quantity of water being wasted at a time when Singur is facing a severe water shortage.

Telangana officials have prepared contingency measures to protect water supplies amid falling reservoir levels and groundwater depletion. Hyderabad and districts face risks, with alternate-day supply announced in Sangareddy. Plans include emergency pumping, alternative sources and planned restrictions on irrigation releases

BRS has demanded the immediate withdrawal of GO 17 establishing the Rythu Discom, alleging that it creates uncertainty over free power supply to the agriculture sector. The party has sought a written assurance on uninterrupted 24-hour free electricity and raised concerns over staffing, power availability, financial liabilities and operational viability of the proposed utility.

Mission Bhagiratha has sought Rs 31.23 crore for alternative drinking water arrangements in Sangareddy district as Singur reservoir storage falls to 3.70 TMCft. The department has warned of supply disruptions from December and announced alternate-day supplies after Dasara

The Mission Bhagiratha pipeline developed a major leak near Narsapur town in Medak district on Wednesday, sending water onto the Narsapur-Sangareddy road. Officials stopped the flow and began repairs, with the leakage potentially affecting drinking water supply in some areas

Residents of Pothansettipally staged a protest on the Medak-Hyderabad road on Sunday, alleging that Mission Bhagiratha officials failed to connect a newly built overhead water tank to the pipeline. Villagers said they had been struggling with drinking water shortages for years

Several Congress MLAs raised concerns in the Telangana Assembly over damaged roads, power outages and inadequate drinking water supply. Legislators from Manakondur, Jadcherla, Tandur and Achampet highlighted constituency-level problems, including shortcomings in Mission Bhagiratha water supply

Telangana needs to recognise the strong foundation created during KCR's regime and strengthen it with greater financial discipline, broader economic opportunities and a sustainable future

Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for neglecting Mission Bhagiratha, urging immediate repairs and dedicated funds to safeguard the decade-old drinking water scheme that transformed access across Telangana.

Gaddam Venu Kumar, an unemployed youth from Khammam district who attempted suicide over the alleged delay in government job notifications, remains critical but is showing signs of improvement. His suicide note has triggered political criticism of the Telangana government

BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that the Congress government has failed to ensure uninterrupted power and drinking water supply across Telangana. Following an inspection in Bommalaramaram, he also raised concerns over pending Rythu Bima claims and idle thermal power generation capacity

Sangareddy is facing a severe drinking water shortage after the municipal filter bed near the Manjeera dam stopped operations due to low water levels. Authorities are relying on Mission Bhagiratha and additional borewells to meet the town's daily water requirement

Telangana faces a looming drinking water crisis as deficient monsoon rains and El Niño have depleted reservoir storage and groundwater levels. Authorities are implementing contingency measures, but declining water reserves under Mission Bhagiratha have raised concerns over supplies in the coming months

Residents of Mirzpally village in Medak's Chinna Shankarampet mandal staged a road blockade on Sunday, protesting the disruption of Mission Bhagiratha drinking water supply for four days. Villagers demanded immediate restoration, citing severe hardship and dependence on distant water sources

A Mission Bhagiratha pipeline near Nallagoda village in Jagitial developed a major leakage shortly after repair works were completed on Monday. Water gushed over 10 ft into the air, inundating the Jagitial-Vemulawada road and disrupting vehicular traffic