Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Hyderabad Pays Tribute to 1908 Musi Flood Victims
Hyderabad held a memorial event for people affected by a major flood in 1908.
The flood happened along the Musi River on September 28, 1908.
People reportedly sheltered in a large tamarind tree during the disaster.
Organisers said about 150 survivors found refuge there.
The Forum for a Better Hyderabad arranged the programme.
A new book collects stories from people who saw the floods.
Speakers said the disaster changed how Hyderabad planned water, drainage and public health.
They also said the Musi’s natural channels and surrounding areas should be protected.
A musical performance helped retell what people experienced during the floods.
A memorial programme honoured victims of the 1908 Musi floods at Hyderabad’s historic Tamarind Tree.
The Forum for a Better Hyderabad organised the event on the Osmania General Hospital premises in Afzalgunj.
The floods struck Hyderabad on September 28, 1908, and reportedly drove 150 people to seek refuge in the tree.
A book compiling eyewitness accounts of the disaster was released by Vedakumar and Parashar.
Speakers urged protection of the Musi’s catchment areas, lakes and natural storm-water channels during Hyderabad’s future growth.
- Who
- The Forum for a Better Hyderabad organised the programme, with Prof. Manikonda Vedakumar, Parashar and historian Dr. Dyavanapally Satyanarayana participating.
- What
- A memorial event honoured victims of the 1908 Musi floods, recalled the Tamarind Tree’s reported role as a refuge and released a book of eyewitness accounts.
- When
- The event was held on Monday and marked the 118th anniversary of floods that struck on September 28, 1908.
- Where
- At the historic Tamarind Tree on the Osmania General Hospital premises in Afzalgunj, Hyderabad.
- Why
- To remember the disaster, preserve eyewitness accounts and stress the importance of Musi conservation in Hyderabad’s future planning.
- Flood date
- September 28, 1908
- Anniversary
- 118th anniversary
- Reported survivors sheltered
- 150 people
- Event organiser
- Forum for a Better Hyderabad
- Event location
- Tamarind Tree, Osmania General Hospital premises, Afzalgunj
- Book released
- Eyewitness Accounts on River Musi Floods of 1908
- Book author
- Dr. Dyavanapally Satyanarayana
