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BRS leaders and residents staged novel protests in Kamareddy and Suryapet over damaged roads and official inaction. A councillor sat in a flooded street, while activists planted paddy saplings and went fishing on pothole-riddled roads to highlight waterlogging and commuter hardships

Hyderabad commuters continue to face severe traffic problems due to waterlogging, potholes and damaged roads across the city. Civic bodies have identified nearly 1,000 waterlogging hotspots, while the GHMC has announced a 10-day pothole-filling and repair drive

Three days of continuous rainfall, coupled with ongoing infrastructure projects, caused widespread traffic congestion across Hyderabad. Waterlogged roads, potholes, and diversions disrupted commuting in several major areas, forcing motorists to take alternate routes and endure long delays.

Hyderabad police have issued a safety advisory urging motorists and pedestrians to exercise caution during ongoing rains, highlighting risks of waterlogging, poor visibility, and slippery roads. The advisory stresses safe driving practices, vehicle maintenance checks, and vigilance near flooded stretches and civic works.

Heavy rains on Tuesday evening left Hyderabad’s IT corridor and key junctions waterlogged, causing traffic snarls lasting up to three hours. Though Wednesday saw only drizzles, congestion persisted across major routes including HITEC City, Gachibowli, Madhapur, and Begumpet, with commuters fearing a repeat of Tuesday’s chaos.

HMWSSB Managing Director K. Ashok Reddy inspected vulnerable areas in Hyderabad, directing officials to intensify dewatering, drainage maintenance, and flood-prevention measures to tackle recurring waterlogging during monsoon.

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP government of highlighting improvements at Minto Bridge while ignoring widespread waterlogging across the city. The BJP countered that drainage has improved significantly and water is being cleared within 15 to 20 minutes

Heavy monsoon rains wreaked havoc across India on Wednesday, causing flash floods, landslides, and widespread transport disruptions. Maharashtra’s Pimpri Chinchwad saw 16 people feared trapped under a collapsed garbage mound, while Surat reported nine rain-related deaths and mass evacuations.

The NDRF intensified rescue operations across rain-hit Maharashtra after landslides, flooding and transport disruptions. The Indian Navy remains on high alert, while authorities issued red alerts, urged people to avoid unnecessary travel, and warned of strong winds and continued heavy rainfall

Heavy rain continued to lash Mumbai, with several areas recording over 70 mm in five hours. The IMD forecast more intense showers and strong winds, while waterlogging disrupted traffic and authorities confirmed a second rain-related death this week

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday instructed senior officials across departments to remain vigilant as heavy rains hit Hyderabad. He directed agencies to ensure uninterrupted essential services, identify waterlogged areas, and deploy teams promptly.

Hyderabad City Police have been placed on high alert to handle rain-related emergencies and ensure public safety. Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar inspected waterlogging-prone areas and directed officials to prevent water stagnation while coordinating closely with civic and utility departments

Heavy rains lashed Hyderabad for the second consecutive day, inundating several stretches along the IT corridor and causing traffic snarls. Rajendra Nagar recorded the highest rainfall at 55 mm, while civic emergency teams were deployed to clear waterlogging and fallen trees across the city.

Early monsoon showers in Hyderabad have highlighted civic shortcomings, with waterlogging and traffic snarls affecting residents. DGP CV Anand personally inspected rain-hit areas, directing police officials to remain on high alert, coordinate with civic bodies, and ensure public safety.

Sudden rains accompanied by strong winds lashed Karimnagar district on Friday, providing relief from humid weather. However, uprooted trees, damaged power lines, overflowing drains and waterlogged roads disrupted normal life and caused traffic problems in several parts of the town

As part of monsoon preparedness, GHMC, CMC and MMC have identified nearly 1,000 waterlogging hotspots across Hyderabad. Despite annual mitigation efforts and deployment of resources, authorities are yet to find a long-term solution to recurring flooding points.

Heavy monsoon rains and ongoing infrastructure works have led to severe traffic congestion in Hyderabad, especially in the Gachibowli–Raidurg corridor. Incomplete road projects, excavation work and waterlogging have worsened peak-hour travel, prompting criticism of civic preparedness.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, facing flak over flooding and traffic chaos after a brief spell of rain in Hyderabad, blamed the previous government for civic failures. While inaugurating the Future City Development Authority office, he admitted that encroachments and poor planning had crippled the city’s drainage system.

Residents of Hyderabad's Old City have urged authorities to address recurring waterlogging and traffic congestion during the monsoon season. They have called for improved drainage maintenance, regular de-silting and preventive measures at several flood-prone locations across the area.

Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy has asked GHMC and HMWSSB officials to address civic problems in Sri Venkateswara Colony, including waterlogging, sewage seepage, and poor drainage.