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HYDRAA Across Telangana Representatives from Several Districts Meet HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath and Extend Support

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026citylightbuzz@gmail.comLeave a Comment

CityLightBuzz: Hyderabad. Representatives from various districts of Telangana have demanded that the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA) be expanded across the state to protect lakes, canals, parks and government lands from illegal encroachments. Representatives from Nizamabad, Kamareddy, Siddipet, Medak, Sangareddy, Rangareddy and Hyderabad, including members of SPEAK (Society for People Empowerment with […]

HYDRAA Prajavani Receives 52 Complaints on Encroachments, Flood Canal Obstructions & Public Land Protection

August 4, 2026citylightbuzz@gmail.comLeave a Comment

CityLightBuzz: HYDRAA Prajavani received 52 public grievances on Monday, with residents and welfare associations from various parts of Hyderabad urging authorities to remove encroachments on natural flood canals (nalas), restore drainage systems, and protect government and public lands. The complaints were reviewed by HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, who directed the concerned officials to take immediate […]

HYDRAA’s Restored Uppal Nalla Cheruvu Fills with Monsoon Waters, Showcasing Successful Lake Rejuvenation

August 1, 2026citylightbuzz@gmail.comLeave a Comment

CityLightBuzz: The HYDRAA-restored Uppal Nalla Cheruvu has been rejuvenated by recent heavy monsoon rains, marking a major milestone in Hyderabad’s urban lake restoration efforts. Once filled with plastic waste and polluted water, the lake is now receiving abundant floodwater due to the comprehensive rejuvenation works undertaken by HYDRAA. As part of the restoration project, HYDRAA […]

Army Approaches HYDRAA to Protect Defence Land from Encroachment

July 23, 2026citylightbuzz@gmail.comLeave a Comment

CityLightBuzz: Senior officials from the Indian Army have approached the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), seeking immediate action to protect defence land from alleged encroachment. Army Lieutenant Colonel Jai Singh met HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath and submitted a formal representation regarding the alleged illegal occupation of A-1 category Army land located in […]

Uppal MLA Bandari Lakshma Reddy Participates in Bhoomi Pooja Ceremony for Charlapally Lake Restoration and Development Works

June 30, 2026citylightbuzz@gmail.comLeave a Comment

The Bhoomi Pooja and inauguration ceremony for the restoration and development works of Charlapally Lake was held grandly on Tuesday. The prestigious development project is being undertaken jointly by the Telangana Prisons & Correctional Services Department, HYDRAA, and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). Uppal MLA Shri Bandari Lakshma Reddy participated in the programme. Speaking on […]

Jayesh Ranjan Leads Review Meeting on Monsoon Readiness & Public Safety

June 23, 2026citylightbuzz@gmail.comLeave a Comment

High-Level Review Meeting on Monsoon Preparedness Held at Cyberabad PSIOC A high-level review meeting on monsoon preparedness, waterlogging points, and traffic management was held at Cyberabad PSIOC under the chairmanship of HMDA Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan. In view of the IMD weather alerts, officials discussed key measures including prevention of waterlogging, avoiding traffic disruptions, […]

Cyberabad Monsoon Flood Management: Multi-Department Review and Field Inspection Conducted

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026citylightbuzz@gmail.comLeave a Comment

A team of senior officials led by Government Advisor Sudarshan Reddy inspected several flood-affected areas across Hyderabad to assess the reasons behind recent waterlogging and review preventive measures. The team included DGP C.V. Anand, HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan, CMC Commissioner Srujana, Cyberabad Police Commissioner Ramesh Reddy, irrigation engineers, municipal officials, and […]

BRS leader alleged that HYDRAA has turned into a “blackmailing organization”, claiming that the agency is being projected

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026citylightbuzz@gmail.comLeave a Comment

A BRS leader alleged that HYDRAA has turned into a “blackmailing organization”, claiming that the agency is being projected as a solution for every issue including desilting, floods, and lake management. He stated that HYDRAA should prove its effectiveness if it has truly protected large areas of land, and questioned the government’s approach towards its […]

HYDRAA Tightens Vigil: CCTV Surveillance to Protect Lakes HYDRAA Commissioner, Shri A.V. Ranganath.

May 13, 2026citylightbuzz@gmail.comLeave a Comment

HYDRAA Tightens Vigil: CCTV Surveillance to Protect Lakes Action initiated to prevent encroachments and illegal dumping. 900 cameras installed for 24/7 continuous monitoring. HYDRAA (Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection Agency) has established a robust surveillance system to safeguard lakes from illegal activities. To put an end to attempts of land grabbing and […]