Climate, conservation and sustainability in the Deccan region
Residents of Vasavi Anand Nilayam in LB Nagar may soon get a dedicated pedestrian connection to the LB Nagar Metro Station, with the Vasavi Group planning an elevated skywalk aimed at improving last-mile connectivity.
The first operational stretch of Chennai Metro Rail’s Phase II is set to be inaugurated on October 11, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to launch the Poonamallee Bypass–Vadapalani service in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, according to reports.
Andhra Pradesh is set to explore collaborations with Yara International in areas including farmer education, crop nutrition, digital agriculture and green ammonia, following a meeting between an Andhra Pradesh government representative and Vaishali Chopra, Head of Public Affairs and Communications, India, Yara International.
An Air India Express flight carrying around 70 passengers, including Andhra Pradesh Ministers Achchennaidu and Kondapalli Srinivas, was diverted to Nagpur on Wednesday night after adverse weather conditions disrupted operations at Bhogapuram Airport.
Reliance Foundation has handed over 25 electric buses and a dedicated EV charging station to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), marking a significant addition to the temple trust’s efforts to expand cleaner mobility for pilgrims visiting Tirumala.
A significant rainfall deficit across Telangana is raising concerns over agricultural prospects, with farmers in several districts facing inadequate water availability and the possibility of crop losses.
Hyderabad witnessed a spell of heavy rain on Tuesday, with a downpour lasting nearly two hours affecting traffic movement across several parts of the city.
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has intensified its drive against the wastage of drinking water, announcing stricter enforcement and citywide surprise inspections during water-supply hours.
Bengaluru is set to see its first major elevated corridor proposed under a toll-based model, with the Yeshwanthpur–KR Puram elevated road estimated to cost ₹3,536 crore and the maximum toll/concession period capped at 32.5 years.
Several parts of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are witnessing an active spell of rainfall, with interior districts expected to remain the focus of weather activity.
Property owners in Bengaluru are facing a new ‘software charge’ added to their property-tax payments under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), with residential properties being charged ₹200 and commercial properties ₹1,000, according to reports.
The Telangana government is reconsidering its ambitious traffic infrastructure plan around Kasu Brahmananda Reddy (KBR) National Park, with officials now exploring a single elevated corridor in place of the multiple flyovers and underpasses proposed earlier.
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday said the state government was in discussions with several states and power-producing agencies to secure additional electricity as the state continues to face a supply crunch and night-time power restrictions.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday flagged off 32 new electric buses for pilgrims at Tirumala, expanding the fleet of eco-friendly buses operated for free passenger transport in the hill shrine.
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has raised concerns over the continuing human-animal conflict in her Wayanad constituency and sought higher compensation for farmers and other residents affected by wildlife incursions.
Telangana IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu has said mosquitoes may have developed resistance to fogging chemicals, as the city continues to grapple with a persistent mosquito menace despite regular control measures.
Kerala’s worsening electricity shortage has turned into a major political confrontation, with the Congress-led UDF government and the Opposition LDF blaming each other for the crisis as power restrictions continue across the State.
Farmers in parts of Kadapa district have alleged that inadequate utilisation of water from the Srisailam reservoir is worsening drought conditions and leaving agricultural lands dependent on the Krishna basin without sufficient irrigation support.
Karnataka is facing a persistent human-elephant conflict, with 522 people and 216 elephants reportedly losing their lives in incidents linked to the conflict, highlighting the growing pressure on both communities and wildlife.
Karnataka is staring at a severe drought situation, with Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar warning that the state could face significant shortages of drinking water and electricity in the coming months due to poor monsoon rainfall and falling groundwater levels.
Growing tourist footfall is putting increasing pressure on Madayippara, a biodiversity-rich laterite plateau near Pazhayangadi in Kerala’s Kannur district, prompting environmentalists and local residents to seek stronger legal protection for the ecologically sensitive landscape.
Travel between two important urban centres of Telangana could soon become significantly quicker, with the four-laning of NH-563 between Karimnagar and Warangal nearing completion.
While large parts of North, Central and Eastern India have been receiving normal to above-normal rainfall, weather patterns over the Bay of Bengal are emerging as a concern for parts of South India, particularly Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.