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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

The Hyderabad Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for eight Telangana districts, including Hanamakonda and Medak, warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall expected on Thursday and Friday, with rainfall reaching up to 204.5 mm.

The India Meteorological Department has issued an alert for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Telangana. In response, the School Education department has declared full holidays for government and private schools in Hanamkonda, Jangaon, Mahabubabad, Warangal, and Yadadri districts for two days.

Ahead of anticipated heavy rains, Hyderabad In-charge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar convened a coordination meeting with key officials from GHMC, HYDRAA, HMWSSB, and other departments to discuss precautionary measures aimed at minimising public inconvenience.

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.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy conducted a surprise evening inspection of rain-affected neighborhoods of Hyderabad including Balkampet, Buddha Nagar, and Mythrivanam. He directed the officials to expedite measures for effective rainwater drainage

A sudden downpour in Hyderabad on Saturday night resulted in widespread flooding, severely disrupting traffic across the city. Areas such as Nampally and Charminar recorded the highest rainfall, with several regions experiencing knee-deep water accumulation.

Following severe flooding in Gachibowli after heavy rains on August 7, HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath visited Malkam Cheruvu to assess the situation. He identified inadequate drainage and recommended installing sluice gates to prevent future flooding.

Heavy rains in Hyderabad on Thursday led to severe waterlogging and traffic snarls, with residents venting their anger on social media over GHMC’s inaction. Commuters reported being stuck for hours and demanded urgent measures to tackle recurring rain-related chaos.

The HMWSSB has warned of a possible opening of floodgates at the Himayatsagar reservoir due to rising inflows from continuous rainfall in the catchment areas. Authorities, including revenue and police departments, have been advised to implement flood standard operating procedures (SoPs) and prepare for potential downstream impact.

Heavy rains hit the western parts of Hyderabad on Tuesday, with Serilingampally recording the city’s highest rainfall at 30.5 mm. While early rains were localized, by evening, showers extended across most city suburbs. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain across Telangana.

Several areas in Hyderabad recorded over 100 mm of rainfall on Monday evening, with Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills receiving the highest at 124 mm. Waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and uprooted trees were reported across the city. Civic teams responded swiftly

After a dry and humid weekend, heavy rains lashed Hyderabad on Monday afternoon. Several areas saw intense downpour within an hour, causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions. Banjara Hills recorded the highest rainfall at 74.5 mm, followed by other key localities

Heavy rains on Monday caused severe waterlogging in Hyderabad’s old city, submerging roads in areas like Falaknuma, Mallepally, and Chatrinaka. Motorists struggled to pass through flooded stretches while pedestrians were left waiting for the water to recede. Traffic snarls followed.

Incessant rains have worsened road conditions across Hyderabad, frustrating commuters. GHMC's slow and limited response has drawn flak from residents and associations. While pothole repairs are underway, many interior roads remain neglected, with no clear timeline for full restoration

After heavy rains in Hyderabad, inflows into Hussain Sagar and the twin reservoirs, Osmansagar and Himayat Sagar, saw a significant rise. However, with the rains stopping on Sunday, the inflows have begun to decrease slowly.

Heavy rains lashed Hyderabad on Friday evening, with Shaikpet receiving the highest rainfall at 19.3 mm. Several localities reported moderate to heavy rain. While Himayatsagar received steady inflows of 250 cusecs, Osmansagar remained dry due to no rainfall upstream.

Water levels in Osmansagar and Himayat Sagar have continued to rise due to persistent rains in upstream regions. HMWSSB Managing Director K. Ashok Reddy visited the sites and directed officials to stay alert and maintain floodgates properly.

Following recent heavy rains, the water level in Hyderabad’s Himayathsagar reservoir rose by one foot, reaching its Full Tank Level (FTL) of 1763 feet,

Many homeless people in Hyderabad are suffering due to heavy rain. With no proper shelter, they sleep on pavements, under flyovers or trees. They ask for help like raincoats, shelters, and basic needs from the government during the monsoon