By Heavy rain has left several parts of Hyderabad waterlogged, with traffic movement disrupted and the IMD forecasting more rain for Wednesday.
Jayashankar district saw Telangana’s highest rainfall on Tuesday at 196 mm, while Musheerabad recorded 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 weather department has forecast heavy rain with thunderstorms, lightning and squalls for Wednesday, with a yellow alert issued across all districts and a specific one for Cyberabad.
HYDRAA’s Disaster Response Force teams were deployed to clear waterlogged roads and remove fallen tree branches in the affected parts of the city.
Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Joel Davis inspected major waterlogging points, including Lakdikapul, Ayodhya Junction and PTI Masab Tank, reviewing drainage arrangements and traffic regulation measures.
Traffic police asked residents to avoid unnecessary travel during peak hours, drive cautiously, avoid waterlogged roads and allow for extra travel time.
Commuters were also advised to follow instructions from traffic personnel and stay updated via official advisories as the rain continued.
GHMC has separately published an emergency helpline, 9000113667, that residents can use to report waterlogging and other rain-related disruptions across the city.
Officials have further advised residents of low-lying and flood-prone colonies to remain vigilant and move to safer areas if water levels rise suddenly.
HYDRAA was formed by the Telangana government in July 2024 and operates across the GHMC area along with Rangareddy, Medchal Malkajgiri and Sangareddy districts up to the Outer Ring Road, working through separate 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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