Heavy rains return to Hyderabad: Traffic disruptions, safety advisory issued
Residents are urged to be cautious around construction sites, open drains, and manholes
By Anoushka Caroline Williams
Heavy rains return to Hyderabad: Traffic disruptions, safety advisory issued
Hyderabad: After a brief pause overnight, rains return to Hyderabad and surrounding areas on Saturday, bringing with them traffic disruptions and fresh warnings of heavy downpours over the next two hours.
Scattered Thunderstorms Across City
According to weather forecasts, short spells of moderate thunderstorms are affecting multiple parts of the city, including Beeramguda, RC Puram, Miyapur, Serilingampally, Chandrayanagutta, Hayathnagar, Bandlaguda, Ghatkesar, Balapur, Shamshabad, and Rajendranagar.
Weather enthusiast T. Balaji reports that intense showers are expected to continue through the day.
āAreas like Jeedimetla, Gajularamaram, LB Nagar, Uppal, and ECIL will likely see heavy rainfall in the next two hours. These systems are fast-moving and highly localised,ā said meteorologist, K. S. Sridhar speaking to Newsmeter.
Traffic Slows Down in Waterlogged Zones
The Hyderabad Traffic Police confirms slow vehicular movement in key corridors due to waterlogging.
Notably, traffic has slowed from the middle of the Tolichowki Flyover at Yousuf Tekri towards Balika Bhavan, affecting areas near Nice Juice Center, Pistha House, Mandar Complex, and Nanalnagar.
Waterlogging is also reported near Balamrai C.T.O and under the railway track near Bible House. Teams from the Traffic Police and Disaster Response Force are currently on-site to ease congestion and assist stranded commuters.
GHMC Issues Rain Safety Advisory
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has issued a public advisory asking residents to avoid non-essential travel during active rain hours, especially in low-lying and flood-prone zones.
Residents are urged to be cautious around construction sites, open drains, and manholes. The civic body also advises people not to park vehicles under trees or weak structures due to risk of collapse or damage.
Helplines for Public Assistance
Residents can report issues such as flooding, tree falls, or blocked drains via the following helplines:
ā¢ HYDRAA Control Room: 040-29555500 / 9000113667
ā¢ ICCC Control Room: 8712674000
Authorities request citizens to stay indoors unless necessary and keep emergency kits and essential contacts ready as rainfall continues to impact multiple city zones.
