The proposed six-lane bidirectional flyover on the Allwyn-Miyapur X Road corridor in Cyberabad has raised concerns over the likely removal of more than 350 mature trees. While authorities say the project is essential to ease heavy traffic and accommodate future growth, residents and environmentalists warn of the ecological impact and the loss of a long-established urban canopy.
SP DV Srinivas Rao urged the public living in low-lying areas and dilapidated houses to be watchful of the heavy rains. He asked the people not to take routes flooded by streams and rivers to avoid accidents and drownings.
A woman Pudari Pentakka broke her leg when a stone from atop her house fell on her. Lokande Chinnaka sustained minor injuries after a branch of a tree fell on her.
Hundreds of electric poles fell and power lines snapped due to uprooting of trees resulting in disruption of electricity supply for hours in towns and villages
