Hyderabad has been hit by heavy rain that caused waterlogging and traffic delays across several parts of the city, with the IMD forecasting more rain for Wednesday.
Jayashankar district recorded Telangana’s highest rainfall on Tuesday at 196 mm, while Musheerabad saw Hyderabad’s highest total at 54.5 mm, with Shaikpet, Tirumalagiri, Golkonda and Khairatabad also seeing heavy rain.
Waterlogging was reported at Madhapur, Gachibowli, Miyapur, Krishna Nagar, the Hyderabad Central University campus, and railway bridges in Raniganj and Secunderabad.
The IMD has forecast heavy rain along with thunderstorms, lightning and squalls for Wednesday, with a yellow alert issued across all districts and a specific yellow alert for Cyberabad.
HYDRAA’s Disaster Response Force teams were deployed to clear waterlogged roads and remove fallen tree branches in affected areas of the city.
Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Joel Davis conducted field inspections at major waterlogging points, including Lakdikapul, Ayodhya Junction and PTI Masab Tank, reviewing drainage arrangements and traffic regulation.
Traffic police advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel during peak hours, drive slowly, avoid waterlogged stretches and plan for additional travel time.
Motorists were also asked to follow instructions from traffic personnel and stay updated through official advisories as the rain continued.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has additionally published an emergency helpline number, 9000113667, for residents to report waterlogging and rain-related disruptions.
Authorities have also advised residents in low-lying and flood-prone colonies to stay alert and relocate to safer ground should water levels rise sharply.
HYDRAA, formed by the Telangana government in July 2024, operates across the GHMC area as well as Rangareddy, Medchal Malkajgiri and Sangareddy districts up to the Outer Ring Road, functioning through dedicated wings for disaster management, asset protection and logistics support.
Hyderabad’s low-lying areas and ageing stormwater drainage network have made the city particularly prone to waterlogging during periods of intense monsoon rainfall in recent years.
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