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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.

Following the release of surplus water from Osman Sagar and Himayatsagar, over 1,200 families were evacuated from flood-hit areas along the Musi River in Hyderabad. GHMC and HYDRAA teams carried out rescue operations, including saving five people trapped on the ORR service road.

HYDRAA’s demolition drive has drawn criticism for allegedly targeting poor families while ignoring large builder projects on the Musi riverbed. As floodwaters from Osman Sagar inundated nearby residential areas, visuals released by HYDRAA blamed encroachments for obstructing river flow.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a blistering attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, blaming him for the Musi river floods and alleging a Rs.1.5 lakh crore scam under the Musi Beautification Project. Addressing a gathering in Kodangal, Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil pre-election guarantees.

Hyderabad Traffic Police issued an advisory after heavy rains caused the Musi River to overflow. Roads and bridges at Kulsumpura, Puranapul, Chaderghat, and Moosarambagh are closed. Traffic is being diverted to safer routes. Commuters are urged to follow instructions

Floodwater from the Musi River entered Hyderabad’s MGBS bus station on Saturday night, leaving several passengers stranded. Authorities released water from Osmansagar and Himayatsagar, causing inundation in Bandlaguda Jagir colonies. DRF and SDRF teams carried out rescue and relief operations.

In response to rising inflows, authorities lifted 12 gates of Osman Sagar and 9 of Himayat Sagar on Friday, releasing excess water into the River Musi. HMWSSB monitored the situation from morning and issued two flood alerts within five hours. Initial gate openings began by noon, followed by further action by 5 pm as inflows surged

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged British companies to invest in the Musi Rejuvenation project, pharma, EV sector, and Future City development. British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron offered support in education, technology, teacher training, and co-funded Chevening scholarships for Telangana students.

The body of Arjun (25), who was washed away in Afzalsagar floods on Sunday, was recovered from the Musi River near Choutuppal on Thursday. Rescue teams continue searching for his relative Ramu, who was also swept away.

Tension gripped Parsigutta ‘X’ roads after 25-year-old Dinesh, swept away in a nala during Sunday rains, remained untraced. Angry locals staged a protest against civic authorities, demanding urgent action. Police and GHMC assured intensified rescue operations along the nala

Residents of Noorinagar in Bandlaguda staged a protest rally demanding capital punishment for Mohd Akbar, who allegedly killed his three-year-old son Anas and disposed of the body in the Musi river. The child, who had a congenital heart condition, was reportedly smothered before being stuffed into a bag.