Hyderabad, June 27 -- In a move to safeguard Hyderabad from monsoon-related flooding, Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Authority (HYDRAA) teams launched a demolition drive against encroachments in Saidabad on Friday.

It was aimed against illegal structures built over drainage lines in the Krishna Nagar area.

HYDRAA's demolition drive against encroachments in Hyderabad

The action was taken as part of ongoing efforts to clear obstructions that can result in flooding during heavy rains.

Hyderabad has faced repeated waterlogging issues in the past, particularly in low-lying zones where encroachments disrupt natural water flow.

Officials from HYDRAA has emphasized that removing these blockages is essential to prevent urban...