Telangana

In a show of unity and health awareness, over 1,000 cyclists participated in a rally in Hanamkonda led by Warangal Commissioner of Police, Sunpreet Singh. The rally, marking Police Commemoration Week, saw enthusiastic participation from youth, children, and police personnel. The event aimed to promote cycling for better health and to honour fallen police martyrs.

With Cyclone Montha triggering heavy rains across Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy placed the administration on high alert and directed all departments to ensure public safety, protect crops, and provide relief in low-lying areas facing flooding and damage

The South Central Railway advised passengers to avoid non-essential travel as Cyclone Montha caused heavy rains and flooding, disrupting trains in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Several trains were cancelled or diverted, and SCR set up war rooms and helplines for assistance

Heavy rains caused by Cyclone Montha disrupted life in Hyderabad’s Old City on Wednesday. Markets remained empty, schools were closed, and waterlogging was reported in several areas. GHMC and police teams monitored flooding and worked to restore normalcy across low-lying zones

On World Stroke Day, HCAH SuVitas launched the Center for Advanced Robotics and Recovery in Telangana to enhance stroke and neuro rehabilitation using robotics and AI. The initiative aims to bridge India’s rehabilitation gap and accelerate patient recovery nationwide.

After heavy overnight rains, water levels rose sharply in Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar. HMWSSB officials opened the floodgates for the second day to release surplus water into the Musi River and are monitoring inflows closely to ensure public safety

Amala Akkineni, Director of Annapurna College of Film and Media, is representing the college at the CILECT Congress 2025 in Mexico. The event gathers global film educators to discuss the theme “The Transformative Power of Conscience in Twenty-First Century Cinema.”

Sripada Yellampalli Project officials lifted nine floodgates to release 72,801 cusecs of water downstream as the reservoir reached full capacity. Heavy inflows from Sri Ram Sagar and Kadem projects due to continuous rainfall led to the release.

A 45-year-old man was killed when a tree fell on him during heavy rains in Suryapet district on Wednesday. The victim, identified as Kota Lakshminarayana, was travelling on a two-wheeler when strong winds uprooted the tree near Chandupatla village

Train services under the South Central Railway continued to remain disrupted due to heavy rains caused by cyclone Montha. Several trains were cancelled, partially cancelled, or diverted after severe waterlogging at Dornakal Yard. Restoration work is underway

A goods truck was washed away along with its driver while attempting to cross the overflowing Nimmavagu stream at Jannaram village in Khammam on Wednesday. Heavy rains caused by cyclone Montha led to the mishap. Rescue efforts are underway

With steady inflows from the Mid Manair Reservoir and Moyathummeda rivulet, LMD officials lifted two gates to release 4,000 cusecs of water downstream. The public has been cautioned against crossing the river as inflows continue to rise.

BRSV activists held a protest at the Karimnagar Collectorate over the delay in releasing fee reimbursement funds. Tension flared when police stopped them from entering the premises and detained several protesters. The group vowed to intensify their agitation.

A man from Agganur village narrowly escaped drowning after being swept away in the swollen Kagina River near Veereshittipalli bridge in Vikarabad. Quick-thinking villagers rescued him using ropes and rushed him to hospital, where he was declared out of danger.

A young couple from Manchal mandal died by suicide in separate incidents, sparking grief across two villages. The woman’s family blamed her partner for her death, prompting a protest at the local police station. Police have launched an investigation.

Train services and daily life in Mahabubabad district were disrupted due to heavy cyclonic rains on Wednesday. Several trains, including Golconda and Krishna Express, were halted, while authorities declared a holiday for all educational institutions as waterlogging affected low-lying areas.

The IMD has warned that remnants of Cyclone Montha are moving toward North Telangana, bringing the risk of heavy rain, gusty winds, and flash floods. Districts along the Godavari basin, including Bhadrachalam and Khammam, are expected to be the worst affected.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao will begin a nine-day campaign in Jubilee Hills from October 31, covering key areas through roadshows before concluding with a grand bike rally from Shaikpet to Borabanda on November 9.

ABVP activists tried to storm the residence of Minister Ponnam Prabhakar in Karimnagar, protesting the delay in fee reimbursement. Police foiled the attempt, detained the protesters, and blocked access with barricades amid growing student anger over pending funds.

Cyclone Montha brought heavy rains across Telangana on Wednesday, prompting red alerts in Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Mahabubabad, and Peddapalli districts. Several other regions remain on high alert as Sangareddy and surrounding areas recorded intense rainfall, disrupting normal life and triggering flood concerns.

Two workers were injured when a boiler exploded at Kanakadurga Rice Mill in Peddapalli district’s Katnapally village on Wednesday. The blast damaged godowns, machinery, and stock worth around ₹2 crore. Police and revenue officials inspected the site.

The Khammam-Bhadradri Archery Association will hold district-level selection trials for sub-junior girls at Kinnerasani Model Sports School in Palvoncha on October 30. Selected players will represent the district in the Telangana Inter-District Mini Archery Championship.

A major fire gutted a cloth showroom near Tower Circle in Karimnagar on Wednesday morning. The blaze, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, spread to neighbouring shops before firefighters brought it under control after two hours.

Due to Cyclone ‘Montha’, South Central Railway has cancelled the Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam Express (Oct 29) and Howrah–Secunderabad Falaknuma Express (Oct 30). Passengers are advised to check updates via SCR channels and can claim full fare refunds.