HYDERABAD

Hyderabad soaked, as overnight showers bring chill to the city

Moderate overnight showers brought relief to Hyderabad and nearby Rangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts, with Gajularamaram recording 60.8 mm rainfall. The rain led to chilly, overcast conditions across the city early Tuesday morning. Hyderabad: Several areas in Hyderabad surrounding districts of Rangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri witnessed moderate overnight showers between Monday midnight and the early hours of Tuesday. Under the impact of moderate showers, which ranged from 60 mm to 20 mm, the majority of the areas in all the three districts experienced chilly and overcast weather conditions on Monday morning. The majority of the rainfall between Monday night and Tuesday evening took place in areas falling under Quthbullapur and other regions under Medchal-Malkajgiri district. The Gajularamaram area recorded the highest of 60.8…

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Armed gang robs jewellery showroom in Hyderabad’s Chandanagar

Six armed men robbed Khazana Jewellery in Chandanagar at gunpoint, injuring the deputy manager and stealing 1 kg of silver ornaments. Cyberabad Police formed special teams to track the suspects, suspected to be an interstate gang with links to Kukatpally robbery Hyderabad: In a daring daylight robbery, six armed assailants barged into the Khazana Jewellery showroom in Chandanagar on Tuesday and looted silver ornaments within minutes after opening fire inside the store. According to police, the gang wearing masks entered the shop around 10:35 am, just five minutes after it was opened by the morning duty staff. Brandishing guns, they fired two rounds — one at the store’s CCTV cameras and another at the deputy manager’s leg. “They first overpowered the store deputy manager and…

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Hyderabad: Cyberabad Police book 340 in drunk driving crackdown

Cyberabad police booked 340 people during a special drunk driving check on Saturday night. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders. Twelve had BAC levels above 301 mg/100 ml. All have been directed to appear before the court Hyderabad: The Cyberabad police conducted a special drunk driving check on Saturday night and booked cases against 340 persons who were caught. Among those caught are 288 two wheeler riders, 13 three wheeler, and 39 four wheeler. The highest numbers, 46, were caught by Miyapur and Shamshabad traffic police, followed by Rajendranagar 35, and Kukatpally and Alwal 31 each. The BAC level of 12 persons was recorded above 301 mg/100 ml. All those caught have to appear before the court.

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Hyderabad hospitals see spike in dengue, chikungunya, influenza cases

Hyderabad is witnessing a surge in seasonal diseases due to wet weather and high humidity, with hospitals reporting more dengue, chikungunya, and flu cases. Health officials advise weekly ‘Dry Days’ and preventive measures to curb mosquito breeding and infection spread Hyderabad: The inclement weather conditions in Hyderabad have created an ideal environment for a surge in seasonal diseases. Clinics, nursing homes, Basthi Dawakhanas, outpatient wings of Gandhi, Fever Hospital in Nallakunta, and Osmania General Hospital have started receiving more patients than usual. Almost all the ailments that are being reported are related to vector and water-borne, viral fevers and cases of influenza. At present, based on the cases being reported from private and government hospitals, patients with symptoms of suspected dengue,…

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Heavy to very heavy rains to lash Telangana, as low pressure forms: IMD Hyderabad

The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rains in Telangana until August 16 due to a low pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. Yellow and orange alerts have been issued for Hyderabad and multiple districts, urging residents to prepare. Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Meteorological Department has advised people of Telangana to prepare for a vigorous southwest monsoon until this weekend. A fresh low pressure area is likely to form in northwestern Bay of Bengal. Under its influence, Telangana is very likely to receive copious amounts of rainfall until August 16. Experience another very good spell of monsoon showers in the coming few days. Hyderabad will receive heavy rains between Wednesday and Friday,” Head of IMD, Hyderabad, Dr K Nagaratna said…

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30 to 50 mm of overnight showers hit Hyderabad, as city wakes up to cold and damp conditions

Hyderabad woke up to cool, damp conditions on Monday after heavy overnight showers of 30–50 mm, with thunderstorms pounding several areas in GHMC, Rangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts until early morning. Hyderabad: Heavy overnight showers resulted in Hyderabad waking up to a cool and damp Monday morning. The rainfall on Sunday night measured between 30 mm and 50 mm in Hyderabad, Rangareddy, and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts. Late on Sunday night, active thunderstorms accompanied by lightning pounded Northern, Western, and Eastern regions under GHMC. Medchal-Malkajgiri and Rangareddy districts bore the brunt of the thunderstorms, which continued until the early hours of Monday. The rainfall measuring stations of Telangana State Development Planning Society (TSDPS) indicated that by Monday (8.30 am), the areas under Uppal…

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Construction worker dies after head injury in Bandlaguda

A woman construction worker died on Sunday at a construction site in Mohammadnagar, Bandlaguda, after sustaining a fatal head injury. Authorities have registered a case and investigation is underway. Hyderabad: A female construction worker died after sustaining a head injury at an under construction site on Sunday. 35-year-old Sandhya was working at a construction site at Mohammadnagar in Bandlaguda. “She was removing the cement concrete mix from the mixer, when the loader accidentally landed on her head. She died on the spot,” said Bandlaguda police. A case has been registered.

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Hyderabad: Ministers inspect rain-hit Krishna Nagar, Yousufguda

Labour Minister G Vivek Venkatswamy and Hyderabad Incharge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar visited rain-affected Krishna Nagar, Yousufguda, and nearby areas. They assured residents that works to clear drains, reconstruct nalas, and prevent waterlogging will begin within a week Hyderabad: Labour Minister G Vivek Venkatswamy and Hyderabad Incharge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar visited rain-affected areas such as Krishna Nagar, Yousufguda, and others on Friday and assured residents that work to ensure free flow of water would be expedited. During the ministers’ inspection, residents complained that along with rainwater, drainage water was entering their houses. This was mainly due to narrow drains and trash accumulation in the nalas, residents informed the ministers. The government has granted permission to expedite works, including the reconstruction of damaged nalas…

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Cyberabad SHE Teams nab 33 for harassing women in public spaces

Continuing its efforts to improve women’s safety, the Cyberabad Women and Children Safety Wing arrested 33 individuals for harassing women in public during decoy operations conducted between August 3 and 8. The offenders were sent for mandatory behavioral counseling. Hyderabad: The Cyberabad Women and Children Safety Wing nabbed 33 individuals for harassing women in public spaces during the decoy operations conducted between August 3 and 8. Officials said cases were registered and those arrested underwent mandatory counseling sessions to correct their behaviour. The She Teams also received 25 complaints from women through various platforms, all of which were addressed on priority. At the Family Counselling Centre, 21 couples involved in marital disputes were counselled to help resolve their issues.

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Senior medicos introduced drugs to juniors in Hyderabad medical college, 8 tested positive

A drug abuse investigation at a private medical college in Hyderabad has exposed a student-led drug supply ring, with senior medicos allegedly introducing and supplying narcotics to their juniors. A raid by the Hyderabad Anti-Narcotics Bureau and EAGLE team in Medchal led to eight students testing positive for marijuana use. Hyderabad: Investigations into the private medical college drug case, where medicos were found to be abusing drugs, have revealed that senior medicos had peddled and introduced them to their juniors. The Hyderabad Anti-Narcotics Bureau (ANB) has uncovered a disturbing new angle in the ongoing investigation, revealing that certain students, who have been enrolled in the college for the past three years, not only consumed drugs but also acted as suppliers, initiating their…

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