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Drainage to be expanded to prevent flooding of Lingampally underpass in Hyderabad

GHMC is planning to expand the stormwater drain near Lingampally Railway underpass to tackle frequent flooding. Options being weighed are expansion of existing drain or construction of a new RCC box drain. The existing drain is proving insufficient due to increased run-off from densely populated area. Legislator A. Gandhi suggests…

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

Realty at a cost

Realty at a cost

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

Telangana HC notices to authorities over student death in accident at Bachupally

Telangana HC issues notices to State Govt & GHMC over road accident resulting in death of 2nd std student. Separately, HC directs State Govt & Kaloji Narayana Rao Univ. to allocate MBBS seat to student who studied Intermediate in Chennai. HC seeks to know how student was treated as non-local.

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023

Congress leaders’ ‘Dallas’ comment angers GHMC Commissioner, protest follows

Congress leaders protest at the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation seeking financial assistance for flood-affected people in Hyderabad

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Stormwater drain development a non-starter in most ULBs around Hyderabad due to stand-off over funding

The Strategic Nala Development Programme devised by Telangana government to prevent urban flooding has failed to take off in municipalities peripheral to GHMC covering the city of Hyderabad, due to lack of funding to the urban local bodies

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Man dumps snake at GHMC ward office over unaddressed grievance

The person, Sampath Kumar, whose details are not available, reportedly complained several times to GHMC about the snake entering his home, but to no avail.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

MoD proposes excision of 58 cantonment boards, including SCB

MoD proposes to excise 58 cantonments, incl. Secunderabad, to merge with State municipalities. Long-standing demand of SCB merger with GHMC. NGOs, RWAs wrote to PM Modi. MoD issued order to reopen 5 arterial roads. Consultation, concurrence of State govts needed for implementation.

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

Low pressure expected over Bay of Bengal; rainfall predicted in Telangana

A cyclonic circulation is expected to form over West central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal on July 24 and under its influence a low pressure area is expected to form over the same region during the subsequent 24 hours which could result in more rain, said India Meteorological Department…

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

Six gates of Himayatsagar lifted, ORR service road inundated

Heavy flood discharge from Himayatsagar reservoir inundates Outer Ring Road service road, forcing authorities to close it.

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Several colonies flooded due to heavy rains in Hyderabad

Heavy rain in Hyderabad leaves several areas stranded in flood water. GHMC Commissioner Ronald Rose inspected IDL Lake and Suraram Lake, while Madina Colony, Mamata Colony, and areas outside GHMC were also flooded. Highest rainfall recorded at Miyapur and Hafeezpet, with 6-10 cm in other areas. Close watch on Hussain…

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023