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Telangana is expected to continue experiencing severe heatwave conditions till the end of the month, with temperatures likely to cross 44 degrees Celsius in several districts. IMD has issued a red alert while forecasting sporadic thunderstorm activity across parts of the State.
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An elderly farmer was found dead in a dried-up tank in Puredupalli of Mangapet mandal in Mulugu district, with villagers suspecting sunstroke. The incident occurred amid severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures touching 44°C over the past two days.
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A four-year-old boy died in Mulugu district after allegedly consuming poison-laced Balamrutham placed to tackle monkey menace near an Anganwadi centre. The incident has triggered outrage among residents, raising serious concerns over safety and administrative negligence.
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A few students at the Tribal Welfare Residential Girls Junior College in Eturunagaram of Mulugu district fell ill due to suspected food poisoning on Wednesday night. They were treated at a hospital and discharged the same day.
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An exchange of fire reportedly took place between Maoists and security forces in Karregutta hillocks on the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border. Unconfirmed reports suggest five Maoists were killed. Around 2,000 personnel are conducting a large-scale combing operation in the forest area.
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Tension prevailed at Medaram Sammakka Saralamma Jatara after devotees alleged police excesses, leading to injuries, protests and damage to a minister’s convoy. Long queues, power outage and VIP movement further worsened the situation, disrupting darshan and traffic.
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Two Class 7 students who went missing from the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule BC Gurukul at Old Paloncha on Sunday night were found in Mulugu on Monday. Their parents protested alleging staff negligence, while officials confirmed that a police complaint had been lodged.
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A married electrician from Eturnagaram, Jadi Sammaiah, was beaten to death in Lalaiahgudam after the family of a 16-year-old girl accused him of an illicit relationship with her. He was tied to an electric pole and assaulted. Police are investigating.
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Over 80 butterfly species were identified during the first-ever butterfly and moth survey at Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary in Mulugu district. Conducted by OWLS and the Forest Department, the survey attracted 60 participants from across India.
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Kuntamalla Sambaiah, a farmer from Madanapalle village in Mulugu mandal, was seriously injured when a country-made explosive went off while he was working in his field at Jaggannapeta. He was shifted to MGM Hospital in Warangal for treatment
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A man addicted to alcohol hacked his aunt to death with an axe at Ippalagudem in Venkatapuram mandal, Mulugu district, after she refused to give him money for liquor. He later surrendered at the police station with the weapon
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BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao blamed Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Minister Seethakka for the alleged suicide of a Mulugu sanitation worker who was denied salary for five months. He demanded Rs 50 lakh compensation, a job for the worker’s wife, and government accountability.
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A 20-year-old youth, Mohammed Basith, who was kidnapped from Shantinagar in Bhupalpally on Friday, was found murdered in Mulugu forest on Saturday. Police suspect financial disputes led to the crime. Three men have been named in the complaint
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A tiger straying from Maharashtra has been roaming near villages in Venkatapur mandal, Mulugu, for two weeks, forcing locals to suspend farm work. Forest officials have set camera traps and cages to monitor and capture the big cat.
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An NDRF team rescued four persons, including a cowherd and three fishermen, who were stranded in an overflowing stream at Kalvapalli village of SS Tadwai mandal in Mulugu district. The overnight operation was launched after the Collector alerted the NDRF
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Heavy rains lashed Khammam and Mulugu districts, with Mangapet recording 18.5 cm. Streams overflowed, crops were damaged, and houses in Kamalapuram were inundated. Godavari’s water level rose at Bhadrachalam, while breaches and road flooding disrupted travel in Mahabubabad district
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The IMD Hyderabad has issued a red alert for Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Mahabubabad due to extremely heavy rainfall. Orange and heavy rain warnings have also been issued for surrounding Telangana districts, urging residents to remain cautious.
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Heavy rains over the last 48 hours have flooded several districts in Telangana, disrupting daily life. Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad recorded the highest rainfall. Officials warn of possible flash floods with more heavy rain forecast in coming days
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Heavy rainfall across Telangana disrupted normal life on Thursday night, flooding roads and buildings in multiple districts. A bridge collapsed in Mulugu, and one person died in Narayanpet. The Met Department has forecast more rain in the coming days
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The priests of the Sammakka Saralamma Jatara announced the 2026 dates. The tribal festival begins on January 28 in Medaram, with deities arriving at Gaddelu and returning to the forest on January 31 after prayers by lakhs of devotees
