Heavy rain lashes parts of Hyderabad

Many parts of Hyderabad witnessed heavy rainfall on Thursday evening, bringing a much-needed respite from the sweltering temperatures that had gripped the city over the past week. However, the  showers also led to waterlogging and traffic snarls at several major junctions, disrupting evening commute for residents.

Key areas affected by the downpour included Alugaddabavi, Rethibowli, Nanal Nagar, Yousufguda, SR Nagar, Ameerpet, Begumpet, Paradise, Parade Ground, and Tarnaka. Commuters faced delays as roads turned slushy and traffic movement was slow.

Personnel from the Hyderabad Traffic Police and the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) were deployed across critical points to manage the congestion and assist stranded motorists.

According to data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), as of 7 p.m., Uppal recorded a rainfall of 66.8 mm followed by 61 mm in Nacharam, 59.8 mm in Mettuguda, 58 mm in Chandanagar, 49.5 mm in Habsiguda, 49 mm in Kapra, 47 mm in Begumpet, 44.8 mm in AS Rao Nagar, 41.8 mm in Seethaphalmandi, 39.3 mm in Secunderabad, 37.5 mm in Kukatpally, 35.5 mm in Quthbullapur, 34 mm in Musheerabad, 33.3 mm in Neredmet, 30.3 mm in Alwal, 28.8 mm in Gajularamaram, 22.5 mm in Bowenpally, 19 mm in Sainikpuri and 18.8 mm Yousuguda.