Hyderabad: Torrential showers lashed Hyderabad from Thursday evening, flooding major roads and bringing traffic to a standstill across the city. The downpour, described as the heaviest in years, left commuters stranded in kilometre-long jams as waterlogging turned several stretches into temporary lakes.
The India Meteorological Department warned that rainfall could continue until midnight. In response, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy directed senior officials to maintain round-the-clock vigilance.
CM holds emergency talks amid Hyderabad’s heavy rains
Currently on an official visit to Delhi, the Chief Minister reviewed the situation with top bureaucrats and law enforcement heads over the phone. He spoke with the Chief Secretary, the Director General of Police, GHMC, Hyderabad traffic police, and electricity department officials, instructing disaster management teams to remain fully mobilised.
Given the forecast of continued rainfall over the next two days, district collectors were told to coordinate with all departments and review conditions in real time. Officials were also advised to issue timely public warnings and ensure a quick response to emergencies.