Hyderabad is grappling with waterlogging and traffic disruption after heavy rain, with the IMD forecasting further rainfall for Wednesday.
Jayashankar district recorded Telangana’s highest rainfall on Tuesday at 196 mm, while Musheerabad saw Hyderabad’s highest tally at 54.5 mm, with Shaikpet, Tirumalagiri, Golkonda and Khairatabad also seeing notable 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 with thunderstorms, lightning and squalls for Wednesday, issuing a yellow alert for 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 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 advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel during peak hours, drive cautiously, avoid waterlogged roads and allow extra travel time.
Commuters were also asked to follow instructions from traffic personnel and monitor official advisories as the rain continued through the day.
GHMC has also circulated an emergency helpline, 9000113667, that residents can use to report waterlogging and other rain-related issues across the city.
Officials have further urged residents of low-lying and flood-prone colonies to remain alert and move to safer areas if water levels rise suddenly.
HYDRAA was set up by the Telangana government in July 2024 and covers the GHMC area along with Rangareddy, Medchal Malkajgiri and Sangareddy districts up to the Outer Ring Road, operating through separate wings for disaster management, asset protection and logistics support.
HYDRAA, the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring Protection agency, was set up to respond quickly to civic emergencies including flooding, encroachments and infrastructure hazards across the city.
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