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Incessant rains since Tuesday night left parts of Hyderabad, including BHEL colonies, without electricity on Vinayaka Chaturthi. Residents struggled to carry out festive rituals, while the electricity department faced criticism for failing to maintain uninterrupted power during the celebrations.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has placed all departments on high alert after heavy rains lashed Telangana, including Hyderabad. He directed round-the-clock monitoring, evacuation of vulnerable residents, strict precautions near Ganesh pandals, and preventive steps by irrigation, sanitation, and health teams.

Himachal Pradesh faces widespread disruption due to heavy rainfall, with schools closed in Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Una, and Solan, 484 roads blocked, and damage to power and water supply infrastructure.

Heavy rains in Jharkhand have killed five people and left one missing. House collapses and river floods were reported in Seraikela-Kharsawan, Chatra, and Pathalgada districts. Several others were injured, prompting authorities to warn residents in vulnerable areas.

Residents of Devi Nagar, Malkajgiri, have faced severe waterlogging during every rainy season for five years. Despite GHMC and Water Board promises, homes remain flooded, disrupting daily life and creating health risks for children and the elderly

Hyderabad and its neighbouring districts witnessed moderate to heavy rainfall overnight, with Medchal-Malkajgiri and Rangareddy recording the highest showers up to 46 mm, leaving several areas soaked under damp and chilly weather.

A fresh Low-Pressure Area (LPA) over the Bay of Bengal is expected to significantly intensify monsoon activity across Telangana. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts for several districts, warning of extremely heavy rainfall until August 21.

At least seven people were killed and five injured in a cloudburst and landslide in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. Heavy rains triggered flooding, snapped access to villages, and damaged houses, prompting rescue efforts by SDRF, police, and administration

Heavy rains lashed erstwhile Adilabad, Mancherial and Asifabad districts, submerging bridges, flooding colonies and cutting off villages. Tamsi mandal recorded 173 mm rainfall, the highest in Telangana. Farmers reported damage to cotton and other crops and sought official surveys and relief

Heavy rainfall affected normal life in Mahabubabad, Medak, and Sangareddy, with streams overflowing. Despite overall normal rainfall in Telangana, Mancherial, Nirmal, Jagtial, and Peddapalli districts remain below normal, highlighting uneven rainfall distribution across the State.

Torrential rains in Mahabubnagar and Jadcherla caused flooding, road damage, and traffic disruptions on NH-44. A private bus carrying Amara Raja Batteries employees narrowly escaped a mishap after a road cave-in, while irrigation officials opened Koil Sagar project gates to release water.

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake reportedly shook Vikarabad early Thursday amid persistent heavy rains. Tremors lasted a few seconds, with no damage reported. Torrential rainfall inundated cotton fields, breached tanks, and disrupted traffic, forcing authorities to alert residents in low-lying areas.

Telangana reels under widespread heavy rainfall due to a low-pressure area over Andhra Pradesh. Bhadradri Kothagudem leads with 128 mm, while Mahabubnagar, Vikarabad, and other districts report over 100 mm, highlighting the intensity and impact of the downpour.

Heavy rains flooded multiple areas in Hyderabad’s old city on Wednesday, affecting homes, roads and markets. Authorities advised residents in low-lying and vulnerable buildings to stay alert and relocate to safer places if required.

Several school parents argue that a complete holiday would have made sense given the very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall forecast in the entire State

Following heavy rains, GHMC has warned Hyderabad residents about 358 unsafe structures. The civic body is monitoring buildings, cellar excavations, and retaining wall works, while cancelling leave for Town Planning officials to ensure urgent action on high-risk properties.

Torrential rains in southwest China’s Chongqing have forced over 15,000 residents to evacuate. Authorities report heavy downpours in 16 districts, with more forecast. River levels are expected to rise, prompting flood control measures across the region.

Heavy rains struck Hyderabad on Sunday night, causing significant downpour across many areas including Ghatkesar, Keesara, Bhongir, and parts of western Hyderabad such as Kukatpally and Balanagar.

Heavy rain on Saturday night brought Hyderabad to a standstill, flooding key areas and stranding commuters for hours. Nampally recorded 11.75 cm rainfall, with GHMC and civic teams battling waterlogging, fallen trees, and debris to restore traffic flow.

Heavy rains over the past week have significantly increased water levels in Hyderabad’s twin reservoirs, Osmansagar and Himayatsagar. With inflows continuing from their catchment areas, officials are closely monitoring the reservoirs and preparing for possible overflow scenarios.