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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.

Inflows into Himayatsagar and Osman Sagar reservoirs in Hyderabad have declined, providing relief to residents along the Musi river. HMWSSB has shut eight floodgates, while inundation at Moosarambagh and Puranapul bridges led to traffic diversions

Heavy rains triggered a rare surge in Himayatsagar inflows, peaking at 17,500 cusecs on Thursday morning. Authorities issued two flood warnings and opened eight gates to release water into Musi River, as inflows poured in from catchment areas.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for stalling construction of 15 bridges across Musi River in Hyderabad. Sanctioned in January 2022 with Rs 545 crore, the projects remain incomplete, raising concerns over traffic congestion and connectivity.

Due to heavy rainfall increasing inflows, Himayat Sagar Reservoir raised three floodgates by three feet at 8 pm, releasing 3,000 cusecs of water into the Musi River to manage reservoir levels

Heavy catchment rainfall has increased inflows into Himayat Sagar, prompting the opening of three gates and the release of 1,400 cusecs into the Musi River. Osmansagar also recorded rising water levels, with inflows from upstream areas continuing steadily.

Farmers in the SRSP Stage II ayacut are battling a severe water crisis despite Nagarjuna Sagar being full. KLIS pump houses remain idle, crops are wilting, and protests are erupting across Suryapet district as rainfall shortages deepen the crisis.

HMWSSB officials opened the third floodgate of Himayatsagar reservoir at 10 am on Friday, releasing surplus water into the Musi River. Three gates, each lifted to one-foot height, are regulating an outflow of 1,044 cusecs against 4,000 cusecs inflow.

The Telangana MA&UD department approved GHMC’s proposal to prepare a comprehensive stormwater master plan for the Telangana Core Urban Region. The plan will address flooding, drainage issues, and sustainable water flow using GIS and hydrological modelling technologies

Hydraa commissioner clarified that the unit was meant to make Hyderabad a livable city only.

Hydraa officials removed illegal encroachments from a park site in Moosapet and from the Musi riverbed near Chaderghat. Encroachers had stalled park work and misused riverbank land for sheds and parking. Authorities acted following citizen complaints.

A final-year B.Tech student, Akshit Reddy, is feared drowned after accidentally slipping into the Musi River at Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, on Sunday.

A vibrant Ghatam procession will mark the second day of the Old City Bonalu festival in Hyderabad on Monday. Featuring a caparisoned elephant and temple rituals, the event includes tight security, drone surveillance, and participation from over 25 temples

The Deputy Chief Minister stated that Hyderabad was developing into a promising destination for global investments due to its climate, talent pool, connectivity, and infrastructure.

The fire started likely after some persons had thrown a lighted cigarette at the place

The bridge constructed during the Qutb Shahi era over the Musi is 600 feet long and 54 feet above the river bed and has 22 arches. It is the only bridge in Hyderabad to have escaped destruction in the 1908 floods

Operations conducted in basthis, colonies and historical buildings such as Osmania Hospital, High Court, City College and Salarjung Museum along with divisions of Goshamahal and Karwan circles surrounding Musi belt

The Congress government is committed to transform River Musi into fresh water river and turn it into a boon for Hyderabad. Irrespective of the hurdles and expenditure, government will take up the project,” he said