Heavy rains lash Telangana, Hyderabad on high alert
Hyderabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy to very heavy rainfall warning for all parts of Telangana on July 15, Monday.
Several districts are expected to be particularly affected, including Hyderabad, Adilabad, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Jagtiyal. The IMD has also advised residents of Kamareddy, Medak, Nizamabad, Sangareddy, and Vikarabad to exercise caution due to the potential for heavy rain.
These warnings come after heavy downpours hit Hyderabad on Sunday, July 14. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) urged residents to stay home unless absolutely necessary. In case of emergencies, the public can call the control room at 040-21111111 or 9000113667 for GHMC-DRF assistance regarding any rain-related issues.
The highest rainfall on Sunday was recorded in Marredpally at 77.5 mm, followed by Khairatabad at 76.5 mm and Musheerabad at 73 mm.
GHMC Mayor Vijayalaxmi Gadwal took to ‘X,’ previously known as Twitter, on Sunday, stating, “Had a teleconference with all the zonal commissioners and EVDM team. Instructed GHMC officials to be on high alert without causing any inconvenience to the public. Citizens are advised to stay indoors.”
Traffic disruptions and damage reported
Heavy rains caused widespread traffic jams across the city, including Miyapur, Chandanagar, Lingampally, Bachupally, Pragati Nagar, Kukatpally, Musapeta, Hydernagar, Malkajgiri, Kushaiguda, Dammaiguda, Charlapally, Keesara, Nizampet, Neredmet, Ameerpet, ESI, Erragadda, Sanatnagar, Borabanda, Panjagutta, Jubilee Hills, Uppal, Ramanthapur, Boduppal, Medipalli, Peerjadiguda, Nampally, Abids, Koti, Bashirbagh, Narayanguda, Himayatnagar, Khairatabad, Lakdikapul, Medchal, Mallampet, Gandimaisamma, Dundigal, Amberpet, Kachiguda, and Nallakunta.
A car was swept away by floodwaters in Srikrishna Nagar, Yusufguda. Additionally, heavy traffic jams were reported on the way to Madhapur Hi-Tech City, with traffic police advising commuters to use alternate routes.
In Panjagutta, rainwater leaked into a PVR cinema during a screening of the movie “Kalki,” sparking a heated argument between the audience and theater management over safety concerns.
