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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday instructed senior officials across departments to remain vigilant as heavy rains hit Hyderabad. He directed agencies to ensure uninterrupted essential services, identify waterlogged areas, and deploy teams promptly.

Hyderabad City Police have been placed on high alert to handle rain-related emergencies and ensure public safety. Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar inspected waterlogging-prone areas and directed officials to prevent water stagnation while coordinating closely with civic and utility departments

Heavy rains lashed Hyderabad for the second consecutive day, inundating several stretches along the IT corridor and causing traffic snarls. Rajendra Nagar recorded the highest rainfall at 55 mm, while civic emergency teams were deployed to clear waterlogging and fallen trees across the city.

Early monsoon showers in Hyderabad have highlighted civic shortcomings, with waterlogging and traffic snarls affecting residents. DGP CV Anand personally inspected rain-hit areas, directing police officials to remain on high alert, coordinate with civic bodies, and ensure public safety.

Sudden rains accompanied by strong winds lashed Karimnagar district on Friday, providing relief from humid weather. However, uprooted trees, damaged power lines, overflowing drains and waterlogged roads disrupted normal life and caused traffic problems in several parts of the town

As part of monsoon preparedness, GHMC, CMC and MMC have identified nearly 1,000 waterlogging hotspots across Hyderabad. Despite annual mitigation efforts and deployment of resources, authorities are yet to find a long-term solution to recurring flooding points.

Heavy monsoon rains and ongoing infrastructure works have led to severe traffic congestion in Hyderabad, especially in the Gachibowli–Raidurg corridor. Incomplete road projects, excavation work and waterlogging have worsened peak-hour travel, prompting criticism of civic preparedness.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, facing flak over flooding and traffic chaos after a brief spell of rain in Hyderabad, blamed the previous government for civic failures. While inaugurating the Future City Development Authority office, he admitted that encroachments and poor planning had crippled the city’s drainage system.

Residents of Hyderabad's Old City have urged authorities to address recurring waterlogging and traffic congestion during the monsoon season. They have called for improved drainage maintenance, regular de-silting and preventive measures at several flood-prone locations across the area.

Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy has asked GHMC and HMWSSB officials to address civic problems in Sri Venkateswara Colony, including waterlogging, sewage seepage, and poor drainage.

Ahead of the monsoon, officials have identified 202 waterlogging points within the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation limits. Measures including desilting, tree trimming, commuter alerts and drainage improvements are being undertaken to minimise traffic disruptions and rain-related problems in the IT corridor.

Pre-monsoon showers lashed Mumbai Sunday morning, easing heat and humidity. Heavy rainfall hit suburbs like Dadar, Chembur, Andheri, and Versova, causing waterlogging and traffic snarls. Suburban trains ran with minor delays, while civic authorities monitored conditions; no major incidents reported

Cyclone Montha triggered torrential rains across Warangal and Khammam, damaging crops and disrupting transport. Over 20 mandals recorded extreme rainfall, leading to waterlogging, train halts, and closure of schools and markets.

After a brief dry spell, heavy rains returned to Hyderabad on Saturday evening, causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions across several key areas. The downpour led to increased inflows into Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar, prompting HMWSSB to lift multiple gates.

Flooding from the Musi River brought operations at Hyderabad’s MGBS bus station to a standstill, leaving passengers stranded. TGSRTC announced the suspension of services and rerouted buses to alternative stations including JBS, Uppal, LB Nagar, and Aramghar.

A heavy downpour on Friday disrupted daily life in Hyderabad’s old city, flooding roads and homes in several localities. Motorists navigated knee-deep water while business activity came to a standstill. Disaster Response Teams and GHMC personnel faced challenges in clearing waterlogged streets.

Heavy rains wreaked havoc across Sangareddy district, flooding key stretches of NH-65 and paralysing traffic. Despite additional police deployment, congestion persisted as two-wheelers struggled through waterlogged roads. With the entire erstwhile Medak region lashed by rain, daily life came to a standstill.

A spell of heavy rain left Hyderabad’s Koti ENT Hospital flooded, disrupting emergency services and forcing patients and staff to navigate waterlogged corridors. Hospital authorities blamed an unrepaired nala collapse for the crisis, citing ignored complaints.

A sudden and intense downpour hit Hyderabad on Wednesday evening, flooding roads and disrupting power supply across several neighbourhoods. Northern and western zones including Serilingampally, Miyapur, and Chandanagar were worst affected, with rainfall crossing 97 mm in some pockets.

Medak town experienced a torrential downpour on Thursday, receiving 17.5 cm of rainfall within five hours. Several low-lying areas were flooded, paralysing traffic and daily life. Neighbouring mandals and parts of Sangareddy and Siddipet districts also saw heavy to moderate rain.