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Women and Transgenders Organizations Joint Action Committee expressed support for women living along the Musi river banks affected by the Musi Riverfront Development Project. The group criticised exemption from Social Impact Assessment and urged the government to hear concerns of affected communities.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s criticism of sanitation workers, police personnel and officials has triggered protests by municipal employees and sharp reactions from unions, which accused him of shifting blame despite holding key portfolios such as Municipal Administration and Home.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy defended the demolition of Madhu Park Ridge apartments under the Gandhi Sarovar project, stating that the complex was built illegally within the 50-metre buffer zone of River Esa. He alleged that builders misrepresented the river as a drain to secure permissions in 2004.

Hundreds of families protested against the proposed Gandhi Sarovar project along the Musi River, fearing displacement. BRS leader KT Rama Rao joined the march in Hydershakote, assuring support to residents who claim their properties are being targeted for acquisition.

Encroachments and illegal constructions along the Musi riverbed are posing challenges to the Gandhi Sarovar project. With a 50-metre buffer zone announced, several colonies and luxury housing projects may face demolition, triggering protests in affected areas.

Residents near Langar Houz have opposed the proposed Gandhi Sarovar Project, alleging forcible land acquisition and lack of mandatory social and environmental impact assessments, even as the State prepares for the foundation stone-laying ceremony later this month

Environmentalists and activists have raised concerns over MRDCL’s plan to build a conventional bridge across the historic Mir Alam Tank, warning that multiple pillars and ongoing construction activity could cause serious ecological damage to the centuries-old water body.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy sought Central assistance for key Telangana projects, including the Musi River rejuvenation, Metro Rail expansion, Godavari water lift and the Regional Ring Road. He said the State aims for a 1 trillion USD economy by 2034 and 3 trillion USD by 2047.

TGTRANSCO has successfully restored power supply across Telangana after Cyclone Montha damaged key substations in Nalgonda and Warangal districts. CMD D Krishna Bhaskar led inspections and praised technical teams for their swift response, which prevented major outages.

Cyclone Montha unleashed widespread destruction across Telangana on Wednesday, bringing torrential rains to Warangal, Nalgonda, and Khammam districts. Overflowing streams, submerged roads, and disrupted railway services crippled normal life. Two people died in separate incidents caused by heavy rains. Reservoirs including Yellampalli and Lower Manair Dam reached full capacity, prompting controlled water releases.

A 12-feet, 120 kg crocodile was spotted near a canal in Taramatipet village, Abdullapurmet, causing panic among locals. Forest officials and police caught the reptile after an hour and a half and shifted it to the Nehru Zoological Park

Heavy rainfall has increased inflows into Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs, prompting the opening of multiple floodgates. Hussain Sagar lake water rose slightly above its Full Tank Level, with surplus water released into the Musi River. Authorities continue monitoring levels closely

The Telangana government clarified that Aditya Kedia Realtors’ building permission at Manchirevula was renewed following High Court directives. The HMDA had earlier revoked the permit due to a retaining wall constructed in the Musi river buffer zone. After legal intervention and compliance, the permission was reinstated.

Two days after Musi River floodwaters receded, debris remains uncleared near Moosarambagh bridge, disrupting traffic and raising safety concerns. GHMC officials cite Bathukkama festivities for the delay in cleanup. Meanwhile, residents of flood-hit colonies along the river continue to face water shortages.

As inflows from Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs eased and River Musi’s flow decreased, Hydraa teams began cleaning debris, mud, and sand from low-lying Hyderabad colonies. Roads were repaired, and a tragic death in Hayathnagar was reported

Hyderabad has faced floods for over 450 years, starting in 1572. Major floods in 1631, 1831, and especially 1908 caused massive damage. After 1908, the Nizam took steps to prevent floods by relocating houses away from the Musi River

With water levels in the Musi River receding, families in Chaderghat, Kishanbagh, and Narsingi returned to their homes on Sunday. Residents complained of poor alerts from authorities as volunteers and political workers distributed food and extended relief support.

Flooding from the Musi River brought operations at Hyderabad’s MGBS bus station to a standstill, leaving passengers stranded. TGSRTC announced the suspension of services and rerouted buses to alternative stations including JBS, Uppal, LB Nagar, and Aramghar.

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.

Heavy inflows from Himayatsagar and Osmansagar reservoirs triggered widespread flooding along the Musi River in Hyderabad, submerging homes and cutting off key roads and bridges. Over a dozen colonies were affected, including Shankernagar, Moosanagar, and Asadbabanagar. The Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station was inundated, forcing a halt in services.