Most emergency number pages are a list you scroll past. This one is built to actually be useful in the moment: which number to call first, what to say when the line connects, and the direct numbers to keep as a backup.
The short answer
For almost any genuine emergency in Hyderabad, whatever it is, dial 112 first.
Telangana consolidated police, fire, ambulance, disaster response and women & child safety into this single number in mid-2025. One call reaches the Emergency Response Support System at the Telangana State Integrated Command and Control Centre in Banjara Hills, your location is picked up automatically by GPS, and the nearest police vehicle, fire tender or ambulance is dispatched without you needing to know which department to ask for.
The individual numbers below (100 for police, 101 for fire, 108 for ambulance) still work and still connect directly to that specific department. Keep them as a backup, particularly if your phone has no signal for a data-based location lookup, or if you know with certainty which single service you need and want to skip a step.
112: how to actually use it
Knowing the number matters less than knowing what happens on the call and what to have ready.
What happens when you dial 112. The call reaches a 24×7 response centre, not a specific department. The operator asks what has happened, your location is captured by GPS where possible, and the system dispatches whichever service (or combination of services) the situation needs. A road accident with an injury, for example, can trigger both a police vehicle and an ambulance from the same call, rather than you having to phone twice.
Before you call, if you have a moment, have ready:
- A landmark, not just an address. Hyderabad addresses are often hard to describe precisely under stress. “Near the metro pillar outside X mall” or “opposite the petrol bunk on Y road” gets a responder to you faster than a plot number they cannot easily locate.
- What actually happened, in one sentence. The operator will ask follow-up questions; leading with the core fact (accident, fire, someone collapsed, a break-in in progress) lets them start dispatching before the details are finished.
- How many people are involved or affected, if relevant, since this affects what gets sent.
- A number you can be reached back on, in case the call drops or the responding team needs to confirm your location.
112 works from any phone, including a landline, and does not require the caller to have credit on a prepaid mobile connection. It also offers multilingual support, so language is not a reason to hesitate calling.
For women in immediate danger specifically, calls to 112 are coordinated with the police SHE Teams and are handled as priority. If the situation is not an active emergency but you need support, guidance or want to report harassment, the separate Women Helpline (181) below is the better line, since it is set up for that kind of call rather than emergency dispatch.
The individual emergency numbers
Keep these as direct backups, or use them if you know precisely which single service you need.
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Unified emergency (police, fire, ambulance, disaster, women & child) | 112 |
| Police control room | 100 |
| Fire and rescue | 101 |
| Ambulance | 108 |
| Ambulance (alternate line, also listed by the district administration) | 102 |
| Women helpline | 181 |
| Child helpline | 1098 |
| Sexual harassment | 1091 |
| State disaster control room | 1070 |
On the two ambulance numbers: both 108 and 102 are listed by the Hyderabad district administration as ambulance lines. 108 is the number most widely known and used across the state for a general medical emergency. If 108 does not connect for any reason, 102 is a working alternative rather than a separate, unrelated service.
Numbers for specific situations
Not every urgent problem is a 112 emergency. These are for particular circumstances that come up often enough to be worth keeping separately.
Cyber crime: 1930. This is the national cyber crime helpline, for reporting online fraud, a hacked account, or a financial scam while there is still a chance to freeze the transaction. Speed matters here more than almost anywhere else on this list: the earlier you report a fraudulent transaction, the better the chance of the bank or payment provider being able to halt it. Hyderabad also has a dedicated Cyber Crime Police Station your bank or the 1930 operator can direct you to for a formal complaint.
Senior citizens: 14567. A national helpline specifically for the elderly, covering everything from a medical concern to abuse or neglect, not only a physical emergency.
Gas leakage: 1906. For a suspected LPG gas leak specifically; call this rather than 112 unless the situation has already become a fire, in which case use 112.
GHMC civic numbers: not personal emergencies, but often confused with them
These are for reporting infrastructure and civic problems to the municipal corporation, not for a personal medical or safety emergency. Worth knowing so you call the right line the first time.
| Issue | Number |
|---|---|
| GHMC general emergency services | 040-21111111 |
| GHMC disaster management department | 9000113667 |
The GHMC disaster line is the one to use for something like a collapsed structure, severe waterlogging blocking a road, or a fallen tree causing a hazard, situations that need the corporation’s response rather than police or an ambulance. If anyone is injured, still call 112 alongside it.
For ward-level and department-specific contacts
This page covers city-wide emergency numbers. For the corporator, ward office and local circle contact for your specific area, see your ward’s page on this site, which carries the current officer details for that ward rather than a single city-wide number.
Frequently asked questions
What is the emergency number in Hyderabad?
112, for police, fire, ambulance, disaster response, and women & child safety together. It works from any phone and dispatches the nearest available unit using GPS location, without you needing to know which specific department to call.
Is 100 still a working number for the police in Hyderabad?
Yes. The individual numbers, including 100 for police, 101 for fire and 108 for ambulance, remain active and connect directly to that department. 112 is the recommended default because it coordinates multiple services from one call and tracks your location automatically, but the direct numbers work as a backup.
What is the ambulance number in Hyderabad?
108 is the number most widely used across Telangana for a medical emergency. 102 is also listed by the district administration as an ambulance line and works as an alternative if 108 does not connect.
What number do I call for a cyber fraud or online scam in Hyderabad?
1930, the national cyber crime helpline. Report a fraudulent transaction as quickly as possible, since early reporting improves the chance of the payment being frozen before the money moves further.
What is the difference between the Women Helpline and calling 112 for a woman’s safety?
For immediate danger, call 112; it is coordinated with the police SHE Teams and treated as priority. The Women Helpline, 181, is the better line for support, guidance or reporting harassment that is not an active emergency in progress.
Who do I call for a civic issue like a fallen tree or waterlogging, rather than a personal emergency?
GHMC’s disaster management department, 9000113667, or the general GHMC emergency line, 040-21111111. If anyone is injured, also call 112.
Numbers are current as of July 2026 and drawn from official Telangana Police and Hyderabad district administration sources. Helpline numbers occasionally change; if a number in this list does not connect, 112 is the reliable fallback for any genuine emergency.
