
Make Tirupati a flood-proof city, experts urge govt.
The Hindu
Political representatives unanimous on need to clear water bodies of encroachments
Speakers at a webinar organised on the topic ‘Recent Cyclone havoc in Tirupati: Problems and solutions’ organised by the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India (AGRASRI) sought that a study be conducted by experts from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and a solution devised to keep the temple city safe from floods.
Representatives cutting across political parties said it was the need of the hour to remove encroachments on water bodies and desilt tank beds and feeeder channels to ensure smooth flow of water.

Former CM B.S. Yediyurappa had challenged the first information report registered on March 14, 2024, on the alleged incident that occurred on February 2, 2024, the chargesheet filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and the February 28, 2025, order of taking cognisance of offences afresh by the trial court.