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Hyderabad hit by heavy rains, residents battle waterlogging, traffic snarls
Moderate to heavy rainfall is likely to lash Hyderabad city and nearby areas, according to the Hyderabad Meteorological Centre.
Heavy rain lashed Hyderabad on Monday evening, causing waterlogging and traffic snarls for the city's residents. According to the IMD, an orange alert has been issued for Hyderabad, with light thunderstorms and moderate rain in the forecast.
The Hyderabad Meteorological Centre has predicted moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds in Hyderabad and nearby areas.
Furthermore, the GHMC rainfall forecast indicates that the city is likely to experience an intense spell of rain until 6 PM.
As per the Telangana Development and Planning Society, CMTC premises, Banjara Hills recorded the highest rainfall of 74.5 mm, followed by Ahmed Nagar 53.3 mm and Srinagarcolony 50.8 mm between 8.30 am and 4 pm on Monday.
Amid reports on social media of heavy rain, popular local weather analyst Telangana Weatherman had already issued a warning about a dangerous thunderstorm in the city.
“Dear people of Hyderabad, it’s going to be a dangerous thunderstorm for the entire city. I am repeating it again—please stay indoors. Massive cumulonimbus is developing. 50 mm of rainfall is expected in a very short time. Please stay alert,” posted T. Balaji on X.
As the rain continues, Hyderabad Traffic Police have also advised commuters to take alternate routes due to waterlogging.
“Due to heavy #Rain and #waterlogging at Shaikpet Nala flyover, traffic movement is slow. Commuters, please take alternate routes to avoid congestion,” the Traffic Police wrote on X.
According to the local weather department, Telangana is expected to receive rainfall over the next two days.
An alert has already been issued for the districts of Nirmal, Nizamabad, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Warangal, Hanamkonda, Jangaon, Siddipet, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Medchal–Malkajgiri, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, Narayanpet, Jogulamba, and Gadwal in the southern state.
