Cyberabad civic body removes 506 encroachments from footpaths on 15 road stretches

Waterlogging on a road in Kondapur in Cyberabad region on June 9, 2026 | Long queues of vehicles stretched into the distance, their red brake lights reflecting off rain-soaked roads. But beneath the sea of red tail lights was another familiar monsoon image that residents of Cyberabad know all too well: roads disappearing under stagnant water.An hour of intense rainfall between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. was enough to inundate several stretches across the newly formed Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) limits, triggering waterlogging and bringing traffic to a near standstill in parts of the IT corridor.Rainfall amountAccording to the CMC, in one hour, Miyapur received the highest rainfall during the hour at 53.3 mm, followed by Kukatpally with 52 mm, Hafeezpet with 47.5 mm, KPHB Colony with 46 mm, Shaikpet with 44.3 mm, Khajaguda with 43.3 mm, Raidurg with 30.8 mm and Madhapur with 27.5 mm.The sudden downpour led to widespread water accumulation across several parts of the Cyberabad region. Areas including Kondapur, Madhapur and Hafeezpet witnessed significant waterlogging, with multiple cars and two-wheelers left partially submerged. Videos circulating on social media showed motorists struggling through inundated roads, while stranded vehicles were seen marooned in stagnant water at several junctions.Monsoon preparedness announced on June 1The disruptions were observed after Cyberabad civic authorities announced monsoon preparedness measures on June 1. Ahead of the rainy season, the Corporation had identified vulnerable locations, deployed monsoon emergency teams and held coordination meetings with the Cyberabad Police and Traffic Police to ensure prompt response to waterlogging and minimise traffic disruptions during heavy rain.Field visit on June 10On Wednesday morning, CMC Commissioner G. Srijana, along with zonal commissioners, deputy commissioners, engineering officials and monsoon emergency teams, reviewed the situation and inspected affected areas. In coordination with the Cyberabad Law and Order Police and Traffic Police, field teams monitored vulnerable locations, regulated traffic movement and attended to water stagnation points on priority. The rain on Tuesday provided the first major test for those arrangements. “It was no small rain. Whatever theory we had spoken about during the preparedness meeting, we had a reality check yesterday,” said Ms Srijana while also confirming that the rainfall had exposed additional waterlogging hotspots that had not been identified earlier. Published - June 10, 2026 01:58 pm IST

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) Commissioner G. Srijana on Wednesday, June 10 conducted a review meeting and directed officials to strengthen sanitation management across all wards, with a focus on accountability, regular monitoring and timely compliance with sanitation-related activities.During the meeting, officials were instructed to ensure the daily operation of Swachh Auto Tippers (SAT) Autos and identify sanitation workers who have remained absent for prolonged periods. They were also directed to submit daily penalty reports in accordance with government orders without delay. The Commissioner stressed the strict implementation of the ‘No Bin No Trade’ policy.The Commissioner further instructed officials to carry out joint inspections with the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) in all wards. Zonal Commissioners were directed to complete ward coverage by the end of June. She also called for the effective implementation of four-way waste segregation comprising dry waste, wet waste, sanitary waste and special care waste.During the review meeting, the Commissioner elaborated on the provisions of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules and stressed the need for strict adherence to the prescribed regulations, responsibilities and waste management practices by all field-level functionaries. Published - June 10, 2026 11:26 pm IST