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The National Highway No. 65 has been severely affected, with thousands of vehicles stranded as streams and rivers overflow, bringing vehicular traffic to a standstill.

He urged the citizens against stepping out unless absolutely necessary, in the wake of widespread rains lashing across the State.

Collector Rajarshi Shah urged the public not to cross flooding streams. He asked people to be cautious of heavy rains.

With the current weather pattern of humid heat and intermittent rains expected to persist through next week, residents anxiously hope for more substantial showers to avoid slipping into a below-normal or deficient rainfall category.

Normal life was paralyzed as the rain continued to lash until late evening.

Weather experts noted that this blend of heat and humidity is typical for Hyderabad as September approaches.

The city recorded a maximum temperature at 27.8 degree Celsius on Tuesday. For the next two days, the maximum and minimum temperatures will be around 28 and 24 degree Celsius, respectively.

Though the district received relatively less rainfall compared to other districts in the State, the rains saved the crops that had started withering a week ago.

Light to moderate downpour, which was recorded in almost all the regions of Hyderabad on Saturday, are unlikely to relent, as the city is expected to witness steady rainfall all through Sunday, the forecast indicated.

The Director of Public Health and Family Welfare, Dr.B. Ravinder Nayak has issued an advisory enlisting health precautions during the rains.

Heavy rains were witnessed in Hyderabad and its surrounding areas, Khammam, Nagarkurnool, Medak, Suryapet, Nalgonda, Warangal and Wanaparthy.