Hyderabad sees steady rain as Cyclone Montha’s impact spreads across Telangana

Hyderabad: Hyderabad and several districts across Telangana are set for another wet day on Wednesday, October 29, as Cyclone Montha continues to push moisture inland.

Though the system has weakened after landfall, meteorologists said intermittent heavy showers will persist until late evening.

“Moisture bands wrapping around the system are still active over Telangana. Road conditions could worsen during sudden spells of intense rain,” said meteorologist KS Sridhar, speaking to NewsMeter.

Officials also flagged the possibility of localised gusty winds and cautioned that water in drains and stream channels could rise quickly.

Staggered logins advised for IT corridor

To prevent morning rush-hour gridlocks, the Business Resilience Command and Control (BRCC) under the Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC) urged IT companies to allow staggered logins, flexible travel timing, and remote work where possible.

A formal request for early logouts later in the day is expected if conditions worsen.

Road closures and slow traffic

The service road along the Himayatsagar reservoir in Rajendranagar remains closed due to previous flood damage and the Manchirevula village road has also been shut because of high water flow in the Musi River.

Traffic police reported slow movement on key IT-sector roads, including:

• Gachibowli flyover → Biodiversity Junction

• Shaikpet flyover → Khajaguda Junction

• Shilpa flyover → Meenakshi Junction

• Nanakramguda Rotary → Gachibowli Junction

In central Hyderabad, waterlogging around MJ Market, Lakdikapool and Mehdipatnam led to long traffic snarls. Vehicle breakdowns on rain-hit stretches added to delays of up to an hour for those heading into Cyberabad.

CM Revanth reviews the situation, orders vigilance

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy reviewed the situation on Wednesday morning with departments monitoring rain-hit areas across Telangana, particularly in the former districts of Khammam, Warangal and Nalgonda.

He instructed senior officials to stay visible on the ground and respond rapidly.

Crop protection

With paddy laid out for drying in several mandals, agriculture and marketing staff have been told to safeguard produce and ensure procurement centres are fully prepared.

Rail passenger safety

After train disruptions at Dornakal and Gundratimadugu, the Chief Minister directed arrangements for passengers at affected stations until services resume smoothly.

Disaster response coordination

Collectors were asked to work closely with SDRF and NDRF units in high-risk zones to assist families impacted by flooding.

Water and flood management

• Monitor reservoir and tank levels throughout the day

• Share water-release alerts early

• Keep sandbags ready near full water bodies

• Shift residents from low-lying areas to safer locations if required

Road safety and barricading

Traffic must be restricted on inundated stretches, low-level bridges, and causeways. Police and revenue teams have been ordered to place barricades where needed.

Health and sanitation

The Chief Minister called for extra sanitation drives to prevent mosquito breeding and water-borne illnesses. Medical teams are to stock essential medicines and run camps if needed.

City-specific measures

For Hyderabad, the CM instructed GHMC, HYDRAA, Fire Services and SDRF teams to respond immediately to citizen complaints and flooding-related emergencies.

Districts beyond Hyderabad also hit

Rainfall has been significant in several Northern and Eastern Telangana districts through the morning. Emergency teams remain on standby for any evacuation needs.

What meteorologists expect next

“Rain intensity may reduce late at night, but roads will take longer to clear. People should expect a slow commute even after the skies ease,” said Sridhar.

Citizens advised to stay prepared

• Avoid water-logged and low-lying roads

• Check updates before starting commute

• Drive slower due to low visibility

• Work from home where possible

• Give emergency vehicles right-of-way

Authorities confirmed that while the system is weakening, the combination of damaged roads, waterlogging and peak-hour pressure will likely keep traffic slow throughout the day.