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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.

Bandlaguda police arrested Mohd Akbar (37), a vegetable vendor, for smothering his three-year-old son Anaas, who had a heart condition, and dumping the body in the Musi river. Police teams are still searching for the child’s body

A Hyderabad man, Mohd Akbar, has been arrested for killing his three-year-old son Anaas and dumping the body in the Musi river. Police said the accused confessed he acted due to his inability to afford the child’s medical expenses.

Nayini Anurag Reddy has come out in strong defence of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, countering the Congress leadership's criticism by highlighting its contribution to Hyderabad’s water supply and the revival of the Musi River.

The body of an unidentified man was found in the Musi River near Amberpet on Thursday. With cable wires around his neck raising suspicion, police are probing whether he died accidentally or was murdered. The body was shifted for autopsy

The Hyderabad water board extended the flood warning at Osman Sagar for the second day as heavy rains pushed water levels close to full capacity. Controlled outflows are being released from both Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar to prevent inundation in low-lying areas.

Two floodgates of Osman Sagar were lifted on Wednesday, releasing 220 cusecs of water into the Musi river. HMWSSB officials, monitoring water levels, advised residents along the Musi to stay alert as water flow is likely to rise

A man jumped into the Musi river at Chaderghat on Monday and is feared dead. Police are investigating and attempting to retrieve the body. In a separate incident, an engineering student fell into the river but was rescued and hospitalised

Telangana continues to suffer under relentless monsoon rains, with widespread crop loss and infrastructure damage reported across several districts. Flooding in districts like Adilabad, Mahabubabad, and Suryapet has submerged cotton and paddy fields, washed away saplings, and damaged roads, bridges, and canals.

A crocodile was spotted for the third time this monsoon in Hyderabad’s Musi River, resting on a rock near Langer Houz. Children alerted elders, who informed the police. Forest officials have been notified to handle the situation

Heavy floodwaters from Himayatsagar caused garbage and plastic waste to accumulate at Hyderabad’s Moosarambagh bridge, obstructing the Musi River’s flow and affecting nearby low-lying areas. HYDRAA, along with DRF, MET, and GHMC, launched a cleanup operation using heavy machinery, successfully restoring the river flow.