Hyderabad: Hyderabad heavy rain on Saturday night inundated several colonies and stalled traffic across the city. In Midhilanagar and Meerpet, water rose to waist level. Roads in Balaji Nagar and Sathya Sai Nagar turned into fast streams. Moreover, water entered homes in multiple colonies. Drains overflowed in Sathya Sai Nagar and Midhilanagar. With no outlet, water stood on major roads.
Hyderabad heavy rain as Begum Bazaar logged 117.5 mm
According to the India Meteorological Department, intense rain was likely across Telangana on Sunday. Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagtial, Kamareddy, Medak, Sangareddy, Vikarabad, Rajanna Sircilla, Siddipet, Nagarkurnool, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam were under yellow alert. Meanwhile, Hyderabad was set for light to moderate showers.
Begum Bazaar recorded the city’s highest total at 117.5 mm. Abdullapurmet in Ranga Reddy district logged 135.5 mm. In several localities, totals crossed 100 mm. In fact, some areas topped that mark three times this August. Additionally, officials marked 20 high‑rainfall spots, including Bahadurpura, Malakpet, Mehdipatnam, Tolichowki and Marredpally, where knee‑deep water disrupted traffic.
GHMC and Disaster Response Force teams worked overnight to pump out water. Officials received more than 150 waterlogging complaints. Furthermore, power outages hit several neighbourhoods. Viral videos showed streets running like rivers and stranded residents. Meanwhile, the Jurala project opened 13 gates to release surplus water after reaching full level.
The IMD warned of more rain over the next 48 hours. Consequently, the administration urged residents to avoid non‑essential travel. People were asked to track updates and call helplines during emergencies. Amid Hyderabad heavy rain, officials said teams would continue field operations.
