Hyderabad is reeling under waterlogging and traffic disruption as heavy rain continues, 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 significant 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, 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 factor in extra travel time.
Commuters were further advised to follow instructions from traffic personnel and stay updated through official advisories as the rain persisted.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has separately released an emergency helpline number, 9000113667, for residents to report waterlogging and other disruptions caused by the rain.
Authorities have also cautioned residents in low-lying and flood-prone localities to stay vigilant and shift to safer ground if water levels rise quickly.
HYDRAA, established by the Telangana government in July 2024, has jurisdiction over the GHMC area as well as Rangareddy, Medchal Malkajgiri and Sangareddy districts up to the Outer Ring Road, and works 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.
(Image: Photo by Mohammed Mubashir, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0)
