Hyderabad: Heavy rains brought by Cyclone Montha halted several trains in Telangana on Wednesday. Mahabubabad and Dornakal faced the worst impact as floodwater covered railway tracks and disrupted movement across key routes.
Cyclone rains disrupt trains across Telangana
Rainwater flooded the Dornakal railway station, forcing railway staff to stop the Golkonda Express on safety grounds. Officials also halted the Konark Express at Mahabubabad after the station yard filled with water. They diverted several other trains to nearby stations to avoid further delays.
South Central Railway officials confirmed that services between Secunderabad and Vijayawada via Warangal slowed down due to the continuous downpour. Teams began clearing debris and pumping out water to restore normal operations.
Heavy rainfall paralyses daily life
Mahabubabad witnessed intense showers through the day. Several colonies went under water as drains overflowed. Municipal workers cleared waterlogging and warned residents to stay indoors. Authorities urged passengers to check train updates before travel, as intermittent rains were likely to continue overnight.