Hyderabad faced a sudden burst of heavy rain on Wednesday, causing problems across many parts of the city. Several neighborhoods, including Saroornagar, Dilsukhnagar, Malakpet, Nampally, Charminar, and Mehdipatnam, saw intense showers that lasted for hours.
Other places like Kothapet, Secunderabad, Bowenpally, Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills, Filmnagar, and Yousufguda also experienced heavy rainfall. Both newer zones and the Old City areas were affected.
The downpour led to major traffic jams on key roads. Water quickly collected in low-lying spots, especially in Rajendernagar, Uppal, L B Nagar, and Dilsukhnagar. Commuters struggled to navigate the flooded streets during peak hours.
Before the monsoon, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) had identified 141 locations prone to waterlogging. Officials said these spots were cleared in preparation, but the sudden rain still caused disruptions.
GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan assured the public that teams were working swiftly to manage the situation. He stated that emergency crews were already deployed to tackle waterlogging and clear blocked roads.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for the city, warning of more rain and cloudy skies until May 22. The alert urges residents to stay cautious and keep track of weather updates.
The Telangana state government released a weather advisory, outlining its readiness for the upcoming monsoon season, expected to start by the end of May—earlier than usual.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy directed all departments to take quick action. He ordered civic bodies to prevent further waterlogging, ensure smooth traffic flow, and avoid power outages in rain-hit zones.
Teams from the GHMC’s Disaster Response Force (DRF) were on the ground, pumping out water and helping stranded commuters. The DRF urged citizens to call 040-21111111 or 9000113667 for any emergency help.
Authorities advised citizens to avoid travel in badly affected areas and rely only on official weather updates to stay safe.
