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Heavy rains in Hyderabad caused major traffic congestion in the IT corridor. While motorists blamed signal failures, Cyberabad Traffic Police said signals were switched off for manual control to manage congestion. Authorities say lessons have been learnt for future rains.

Heavy rains during peak hours caused severe traffic congestion across Hyderabad’s IT corridor, including Hitec City and Gachibowli. Waterlogged roads and slow-moving vehicles led to long delays, exposing drainage and traffic management issues during the ongoing monsoon season.

Cyberabad Police Commissioner Dr M. Ramesh inspected ongoing flyover and underpass works at IIIT Junction, Gachibowli, directing officials to ensure smooth traffic flow, proper diversions, and public safety measures during construction.

Hyderabad’s IT corridor is set to see smoother traffic flow with the widening of three key stretches in Madhapur, covering 1.2 km. The project, taken up by TGIIC at a cost of Rs 9 crore, aims to ease congestion for thousands of techies commuting daily from Kondapur, Hitec City, Gachibowli, and Kukatpally.

Cyberabad Commissioner of Police Dr M Ramesh inspected the proposed skywalk project along the Raidurgam-T-Hub stretch to improve pedestrian safety and reduce traffic congestion. The project includes a skywalk and underpass and will be submitted to the State government

GHMC teams, assisted by traffic police, cleared roadside sheds and kiosks around Mindspace in Hitec City to ease traffic congestion. Shopkeepers protested the drive, claiming the sudden removal of encroachments would disrupt their livelihood and demanded reconsideration from authorities.

A cyclone-triggered downpour paralysed traffic across Hyderabad, particularly in the IT corridor, stranding commuters for hours. Metro stations and major roads witnessed heavy congestion, while HMWSSB and GHMC teams worked to clear waterlogging and restore normal traffic movement.

Cyberabad, Hyderabad’s key IT and business region, is facing major traffic problems due to rapid development and too many vehicles. Long delays, jams, and poor infrastructure are affecting daily life. Authorities are working on solutions like metro, buses, and road redesigns

To reduce traffic congestion, TSRTC plans to introduce rental Metro Deluxe buses for IT corridor employees and add 2,800 electric buses in two years. New charging stations and depots will support this green initiative to improve Hyderabad’s public transport

The South Central Railway has introduced temporary stoppages of select trains at Hitec City, Lingampalli, and Charlapalli stations from September 26 to October 5. The move aims to ease festive rush at Secunderabad Junction and benefit IT corridor commuters

A Friday evening downpour brought Hyderabad traffic to a standstill, with over 1 cm of rainfall recorded in several areas. Commuters in IT hubs faced long delays, while civic teams tackled waterlogging, overflowing manholes, and debris clearance across the city

A sudden cloudburst-like downpour in Hyderabad on Thursday evening, with Gachibowli recording 12.35 cm rainfall in just a few hours, threw city life out of gear. Traffic snarls, waterlogging, and hours-long jams disrupted commutes across major roads and IT corridors

A mysterious aircraft spotted near Hyderabad’s T-Hub has caught the attention of Reddit users. Theories range from an abandoned aeroplane-themed restaurant to influencer content zones. While unverified, the aircraft continues to spark speculation and humour among tech corridor employees

Electric Air-Conditioned Metro Luxury buses will operate between Lingampalli and Mehdipatnam and Lingampalli and Lakshmi Gar

Hyderabad saw two festivals Makar Sankranti and Youm-e-Wiladat Hazrat Ali being celebrated with religious fervour and people from various parts indulged in revelry

Mild tension prevailed with the family members and student organisations staging a protest at the college premises.

KT Rama Rao said Hyderabad was ahead of many Indian cities. Responding to posts calling Hyderabad the new Bengaluru, he said the city would become a true global metropolis.

TGSRTC has started bus services called ‘Cyber Liners’ (mini buses) to the newly-opened US consulate from Raidurg metro station while also linking the station to DLF, Waverock and GAR.

Traffic Marshals are mostly employees from IT firms in Cyberabad, who have volunteered to assist the traffic police in regulating vehicular movement and help prevent prevailing jams and congestions.

Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) introduces Electric Air-Conditioned Metro Luxury buses for IT corridors