Telangana

Heavy rains have left Hyderabad roads riddled with potholes, causing severe traffic disruptions. Commuters across IT corridors and major routes expressed frustration at GHMC’s poor monsoon preparedness. Of 10,110 potholes identified, 6,380 have been repaired, according to GHMC’s latest report.

A 63-year-old hernia patient died by suicide after jumping from the second floor of Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad on Sunday. Identified as Ayyub Khan, he was scheduled for surgery on Monday. Police have launched an investigation.

Residents of Ramanthapur staged a protest blaming electricity department negligence for the Sri Krishnashtami chariot tragedy that killed six. TSSPDCL CMD Musharraf Faruqui assured inquiry, ex-gratia, and support for victims’ families.

Road construction in Hyderabad’s old city has been left incomplete due to rains, with dug-up stretches turning into waterlogged and mosquito-prone areas. Frustrated residents blame GHMC and contractors for poor planning.

Continuous rains in Hyderabad have left roads damaged, traffic chaotic, and power supply erratic. Frustrated residents blame civic authorities for poor preparedness, as commuting has become risky and stressful amid inundation and gridlocks.

The death toll in the Ramanthapur Sri Krishnashtami chariot tragedy has risen to six after another victim succumbed. Five died on Sunday, while three others remain under treatment. Police are investigating

A 30-year-old man from Ghousenagar was kidnapped by a gang of rowdy sheeters in Hyderabad and held for ransom. The kidnappers demanded ₹20,000 from his family, beat him, and forced him to eat cigarettes before police rescued him in Pahadishareef.

With rising inflows into Himayat Sagar, HMWSSB issued its fourth flood warning in four days, cautioning residents along the Musi River. The water board said releases will be increased to 6,000 cusecs, while GHMC monitors Hussain Sagar levels.

With heavy rains lashing Telangana, three shepherds and over 100 sheep were rescued from a flooded stream in Kamareddy, while fears of soil erosion near Laknapur project in Vikarabad grew. IMD issued red and orange alerts for several districts.

The IMD Hyderabad has issued a red alert for Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Mahabubabad due to extremely heavy rainfall. Orange and heavy rain warnings have also been issued for surrounding Telangana districts, urging residents to remain cautious.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticized the Congress government for poor civic hygiene in Hyderabad and other towns, citing unmanaged sewage, garbage, and rising seasonal diseases, while contrasting it with proactive BRS administration measures before monsoons.

The Godavari River upstream of Pranahita experiences heavy flooding due to widespread rainfall. Sriram Sagar Project receives inflows of 1.51 lakh cusecs, prompting flood alerts and controlled water releases to irrigate over 15 lakh acres across Telangana.

The India Meteorological Department has forecast intense thundershowers with intermittent moderate rain and gusty winds in Hyderabad on Monday and Tuesday, warning of waterlogging, slippery roads, and possible disturbances in electricity and municipal services.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao and senior MLA T Harish Rao paid tributes to Sardar Sarvai Papanna Goud on his birth anniversary in Hyderabad, lauding his fight for Bahujan empowerment, social justice, and equality, and urging people to draw inspiration from his legacy.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condoled the deaths of five people electrocuted during Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations in Ramanthapur, Hyderabad. He urged immediate government support for families, wished speedy recovery to the injured, and called for safety measures.

Heavy rains lashed medak on sunday night, breaching tanks and culverts, disrupting traffic, and cutting road connectivity. multiple water bodies overflowed, causing fresh trouble as pothula boguda culvert collapsed and mothuku kunta tank breached again.

Siddipet, Medak, and Sangareddy districts received heavy rainfall, with Gouraram in Siddipet recording 235.8 mm. Low-lying areas were inundated, disrupting normal life. Authorities set up control rooms and urged residents to venture out only for urgent needs.

Five people were electrocuted and four injured during a Sri Krishnashtami chariot procession in Gokulenagar, Hyderabad, when the chariot came into contact with live wires while being pushed manually. Police are investigating the incident.

Hyderabad and its neighbouring districts witnessed moderate to heavy rainfall overnight, with Medchal-Malkajgiri and Rangareddy recording the highest showers up to 46 mm, leaving several areas soaked under damp and chilly weather.

Central Telangana districts including Siddipet, Kamareddy, Medak and Yadadri Bhongir faced extreme rainfall, with Gouraram in Siddipet topping at 236 mm. Several mandals across the region reported rainfall above 150 mm.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao sharply came down heavily on the Election Commission of India for its perceived bias toward the NDA government and failure to uphold democratic principles. Responding to recent press remarks by the Chief Election Commissioner, Rama Rao called for a comprehensive revision, not just of electoral rolls but of the ECI itself.

As Telangana awaits a resolution on the 42% Backward Classes reservation issue, the State Election Commission has proactively begun preparations for the local body elections. With over 1.3 lakh ballot boxes secured and voter lists mapped, officials are waiting for a nod from the poll body.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao strongly criticised the Congress government during a party workers’ meeting in Sircilla, citing a urea shortage and unfulfilled poll promises. He accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of focusing on rhetoric rather than action and claimed the current regime was targeting citizens with false cases.

SCCL has discovered an estimated 30 million tonnes of coal in the Ramagundam region, near Godavarikhani. With older mines nearing depletion, SCCL has intensified exploration and is evaluating ways to link new deposits with existing infrastructure.