Hyderabad is experiencing heavy rain, causing flooding in low-lying areas of the city. The roads are waterlogged, leading to slow movement of vehicles, especially in the IT zone. Meteorological officials have predicted another two hours of heavy rain and have advised people to stay indoors unless it’s an emergency. They have also suggested that IT employees work from home and emergency services employees take precautions while traveling. In case of emergencies, people are advised to call Dial 100.
The rain has been ongoing for two days, starting early in the morning and lasting for about three hours. This has resulted in flooding in low-lying areas and knee-deep water on the roads, causing vehicles to be stuck. The entire city has been experiencing continuous rainfall from Kukatpally to Hayatnagar.
The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rains across the state on Tuesday and Wednesday. An orange alert has been issued for 11 districts and a yellow alert for 18 districts. Officials have urged people and motorists to be cautious due to waterlogged roads.
In response to the heavy rains, the government has declared a holiday for educational institutions in many districts, including Hyderabad. The respective district Collectors have issued orders for holidays in Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Medchal Malkajigiri, and Vikarabad districts.
The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy to very heavy rains with thunder and lightning in many districts of the state. Seven districts are under a red alert, 17 districts under an orange alert, and 9 districts under a yellow alert.
Red alert districts: Hyderabad, Medak, Medchal, Malkajigiri, Rangareddy, Sangareddy, Siddipet, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri.
Orange Alert: Jagtial, Jangaon, Jayashankar Bhupalapalli, Kamareddy, Karimnagar, Mahabubabad, Manchyryala, Mulugu, Narayanapet, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Peddapalli, Rajanna Sirisilla, Vikarabad, Warangal, Hanumakonda.
Yellow Alert: Adilabad, Kumuram Bheem, Jogulamba, Gadwala, Khammam, Bhadradri, Kothagudem, Nagarkurnool, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Vanaparthi.
