Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy took stock of the situation of flooding of areas abutting the Musi River, which is in spate following incessant rains and the lifting of gates at the overflowing Osman Sagar and Himayatsagar reservoirs on Friday (September 26, 2025)At midnight, the Chief Minister reviewed the rising flood level and the subsequent submergence of colonies along the Musi bank and instructed officials to evacuate residents from low-lying areas to safer places and provide rehabilitation facilities at relief camps. He also directed civic and disaster management teams to remain on high alert and ensure round-the-clock monitoring.Mr. Reddy personally reviewed rescue efforts at the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS), where passengers were stranded as floodwaters inundated the largest bus station in Telangana, which is the lifeline connecting all the towns and districts.He remained in constant touch with officials over the phone and instructed them to carry out the safe evacuation of passengers. He further ordered diversion of incoming buses to alternative routes until water levels recede.Musi river overflows at Narsigni road in Hyderabad on Saturday, September 27, 2025. | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKURGiven the ongoing Dasara and Bathukamma festivities, the Chief Minister directed TGSRTC to make special arrangements so that stranded passengers could reach their destinations without inconvenience.Following the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast of another spell of heavy rains in Hyderabad, the Chief Minister directed all departments concerned, including Police, Traffic, GHMC, HYDRAA and TRANSCO, to stay alert and coordinate in rescue and relief operations.He directed the officials to display the caution boards at water stagnation points across the city and near the Musi River where flood levels have crossed the danger level, forcing the officials to close several routes, including the Musi bridge connecting Dilsukhnagar and Amberpet.Published - September 27, 2025 10:18 am IST