Telangana reels under heavy rain; bridge collapses in Mulugu
Heavy rainfall across Telangana disrupted normal life on Thursday night, flooding roads and buildings in multiple districts. A bridge collapsed in Mulugu, and one person died in Narayanpet. The Met Department has forecast more rain in the coming days
Hyderabad: Life was disrupted by heavy rainfall in various districts across the State. Shaligowraram mandal in Nalgonda district received 13 cm of rain within four hours. In Arvapally mandal, heavy rainfall on Thursday night led to severe flooding in low-lying areas, including the KGBV school and the veterinary hospital premises. The deluge caused waterlogging, impacting normal life in the town.
Bridge collapse
In Mulugu district’s Mallampalli mandal, a section of a bridge on the Kakatiya Canal along the national highway connecting Hyderabad to Chhattisgarh collapsed due to soil erosion caused by heavy rains. Road expansion works in the area were suspended following the incident, which disrupted vehicular traffic. Police diverted heavy vehicles to alternative routes to ease the traffic jam.
The Hyderabad Meteorological Centre reported that cumulonimbus clouds caused heavy rainfall across southern and central Telangana districts on Thursday. The forecast indicates continued rainfall on Friday and Saturday, with a likelihood of heavy showers in districts such as Sangareddy, Kamareddy, Medak, Rajanna Sircilla, Siddipet, Rangareddy, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, and Nirmal, particularly in the evening and night hours.
Additionally, a low-pressure system is expected to form over the west-central Bay of Bengal by August 13, potentially leading to heavy rainfall on August 13, 14, and 15.
In Nelapatla village of Yadadri Bhongir district, a car was swept away by the strong currents of the Edula Vagu stream. The vehicle got entangled in dense vegetation, allowing all seven occupants to escape unharmed.
Heavy rainfall since Thursday night left low-lying areas and major roads inundated in Greater Warangal. Key locations such as Hanamkonda’s new bus stand centre, Mulugu Road, MGM Centre, Warangal Chowrasta, Old Bittu Bazaar, and Battala Bazar were waterlogged, with floodwater entering shops. The 100-foot road from Fatima Junction to KU Junction saw severe water accumulation near Waddepally Lake, adding to commuter woes. Ongoing construction at the Tank Bund has blocked drainage channels.
Areas such as Kazipet, Siddharthanagar, Subedari, NGOs Colony, Adalath, and New Shayampet also faced severe waterlogging on roads.
In Pagidimarri village of Narayanpet district, a 30-year-old farmer named Aslam lost his life due to electrocution. He attempted to repair an electrical starter box near a borewell after a spell of heavy rain. Aslam accidentally came into contact with a live wire, sustaining severe injuries. Family members rushed him to a hospital in Narayanpet, but he succumbed to his injuries en route.
