At Gangubai Basti in Ameerpet, residents highlighted that encroachments on Gangubai Kunta, a local water body now used for parking, had aggravated flooding.
Published Aug 10, 2025 | 7:38 PM ⚊ Updated Aug 10, 2025 | 7:38 PM
The chief minister emphasised the need for long-term solutions to prevent recurring floods in the area.
Synopsis: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday inspected flood-affected areas in Hyderabad after heavy rain on Saturday night inundated several localities, disrupted traffic, and damaged property. The Chief Minister directed officials to implement immediate relief measures and long-term flood prevention strategies, and heard from residents who reported contaminated drinking water, sewage overflow, and encroachments on water bodies.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday, 10 August, inspected several flood-hit areas in Hyderabad, assessing damage in low-lying neighbourhoods and directing officials to implement immediate relief measures.
Torrential rain on Saturday night brought the city to a standstill, flooding key areas and stranding commuters for hours. Accompanied by senior officials, including Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRA) Commissioner AV Ranganath and municipal authorities, the Chief Minister visited Balkampet, Gangubai Basti in Ameerpet, Buddhanagar, and Maitrivanam.
He walked through waterlogged streets, spoke with residents to understand their hardships, and issued on-the-spot instructions for swift action.
In Balkampet, Revanth Reddy inspected submerged colonies, speaking with locals about their immediate challenges. Residents raised concerns about contaminated drinking water and sewage overflow, which have disrupted daily life.
The Chief Minister personally checked the quality of the water supply and ensured that officials were addressing shortages.
He also examined the drainage system, noting that in some areas drainage channels were elevated above colony roads, worsening flooding. He ordered officials to redesign the drainage network to allow smoother water flow and prevent future inundation.
At Gangubai Basti in Ameerpet, residents highlighted that encroachments on Gangubai Kunta, a local water body now used for parking, had aggravated flooding. Taking serious note of the issue, Reddy directed authorities to immediately clear the encroachments and restore the water body to its original state.
He emphasised the need for long-term solutions to prevent recurring floods in the area.
In Buddhanagar, the Chief Minister spoke with a seventh-grade student, Jaswant, who said floodwaters had entered his home, sweeping away his school books.
Reddy assured the boy and other residents of immediate relief measures and long-term flood prevention strategies. He conducted a detailed damage assessment with officials to plan rehabilitation efforts.
At Maitrivanam, residents described the difficulties of navigating flooded streets and losing household belongings to water damage.
The Chief Minister assured them of the government’s full support and instructed officials to speed up relief operations, including de-watering roads and relocating vulnerable families to safer locations if needed.
The state government has issued a heavy rainfall forecast for Hyderabad over the coming days.
The administration has been placed on high alert to handle any emergencies arising from the forecasted weather.
During his visit, the Chief Minister issued a series of directives to mitigate the crisis, calling for enhanced coordination among the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), Water Works, Electricity, and Police departments.
He stressed the need for round-the-clock deployment of personnel to clear waterlogged roads and restore normalcy.
To manage traffic disruptions, Reddy directed the Hyderabad Traffic Police to deploy personnel in shifts at critical junctions. He also instructed the Health Department to take proactive steps to prevent waterborne diseases, ensuring medical teams are stationed in flood-hit areas.
(Edited by Dese Gowda)
