Hyderabad

CM Revanth Reddy Blames Hyderabad Officials for Failing to Act on Rain Warnings

By Editorial·14 June 2026·1 min read

A photorealistic wide shot of a major thoroughfare in Hyderabad during a heavy monsoon downpour, showing severe waterlog...

On Sunday, June 14, 2026, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy admitted that government officials failed to take necessary precautionary measures in Hyderabad despite receiving advance warnings, which resulted in severe waterlogging and massive traffic snarls across the city during recent rains.

Speaking during a review meeting with officials from the police, traffic, and civic departments, the Chief Minister criticized the poor coordination between municipal and police officials in areas heavily affected by the downpour.

Reddy revealed that he had previously conducted a review meeting on June 1, during which he issued advance advisories regarding the upcoming rains. Despite these early warnings, he noted that officials failed to adequately perform their duties when the rains hit the city on June 9.

Expressing his dissatisfaction, the Chief Minister warned of strict action against officials who failed to remain in the field to manage the crisis. He stated that he would not tolerate civic and traffic problems that arise from human error and administrative complacency.

To mitigate future disruptions, Reddy directed the departments to adopt a data-driven approach to identify and address waterlogging points, accident-prone locations, and traffic congestion hotspots. He also instructed the electricity department to remain fully prepared to respond swiftly to any rain-related power disruptions.

Furthermore, the Chief Minister ordered that all traffic personnel, including senior officers, must be physically present on the roads during rainy periods to manage the flow of vehicles. He emphasized his commitment to this directive by stating that he would personally go out onto the roads if necessary to ensure compliance.

To address personnel shortages, Reddy also directed officials to immediately fill all vacant positions within the traffic department. He warned that strict action would be initiated if further traffic gridlocks occurred due to administrative lapses.