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The decision was taken due to continuous heavy rains and as per the directives from the Government of Telangana, the statement said

GHMC Commissioner Amrapali Kata on Sunday urged residents to avoid going out unless absolutely necessary.

As heavy rains lashed the city since Saturday, the water level at Hussain Sagar steadily rose, eventually exceeding its capacity.

Urges people to stay away from temporary structures and other dilapidated buildings which could cave in due to incessant rain

Surrounding districts of the city, including Rangareddy, Medchal, Vikarabad, and Sangareddy, are also under a low to moderate flash flood risk

The local people had spotted the snake near the ice factory at Hassannagar and informed a snake catcher

Rail traffic was affected on Hyderabad - Vijayawada route with rail track getting washed away near Mahabuabad. Several trains have been stopped at different stations due to track being washed away

The airline urges passengers to monitor their flight status and allow extra time to reach the airport due to waterlogged roads.

Waterlogging reported in several parts of the city, causing disruptions to traffic and daily activities; officials caution residents to take necessary precautions

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Hyderabad has issued an orange alert for the city on Sunday.

As a precautionary measure keeping in view the safety of children, the holiday is declared for these schools functioning under all managements i.e., Government/ Aided/Private in Hyderabad district.

The HMWSSB Managing Director, Ashok Reddy advised the officials to be alert towards the Musi River catchment areas in the wake of forecast of more rains.

Heavy rain pounded parts of the erstwhile Warangal district on Saturday, flooding low-lying areas and cutting off several villages

Residents advised to exercise caution, particularly in flood-prone areas

Weather experts indicate that there would be a shift from recent nighttime downpours to more persistent daytime rainfall.

A yellow alert has been issued for the next three days indicating heavy rains. And orange alert indicating very heavy rains is issued at many places in the state on August 31 and September 1.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) for Sunday has issued a yellow alert for several Telangana districts, warning of the likelihood of heavy rainfall in isolated areas.

Several areas including Miyapur, Hafeezpet, Madhapur, Kukatpally, and their neighboring regions received moderate rainfall. Weather experts anticipate more intense moderate showers at the north, west, and central parts of the city for the next couple of days

The time that the rain gods chose to lash the city too has changed. While the day time get scattered and patchy rains with sweltering humidity persisting, heaviest of the downpours are hitting very late in the night or early in the morning.

Authorities who have been monitoring the water levels have released 1,600 cusecs downstream.