urban flooding

Hyderabad: Heavy rains led to a surge in flood-related complaints across Hyderabad on Tuesday. A total of 49 complaints were registered on the HYDRAA Prajavani platform, with more than 30 linked to nala encroachments and waterlogging in…
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Hyderabad: HYDRAA has intensified operations to locate three individuals who went missing after falling into open drains during Sunday’s heavy rains. Commissioner AV Ranganath on Monday morning personally inspected search efforts near Afzal…
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Sudden Hyderabad rain overwhelms drains, cripples peak-hour movement Hyderabad: Sudden evening rain lashed Hyderabad on Tuesday, submerging roads and stalling traffic across commercial and residential hubs. Heavy rainfall battered Banjara…
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Hyderabad: GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan on Tuesday instructed Central Zone Chief Engineer Ratnakar to prioritise action at key water-logging hotspots in the city to prevent traffic disruptions during rains. The directive came during an…
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Hyderabad: HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath on Thursday conducted a field inspection of stormwater drains in Banjara Hills following repeated complaints of urban flooding from residents. Prompted by complaints from residents of Jyoti…
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Hyderabad: Even a brief spell of rain turns Hyderabad’s roads into virtual lakes, choking traffic and causing misery to commuters. Blocked nalas overflowing onto roads are the key reason, with drains routinely stuffed with everything from…
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Hyderabad: Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRA) has asked citizens to actively report any encroachments on lakes and stormwater drains across Hyderabad, warning that unchecked obstructions are worsening the city’s…
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Hyderabad: A night of torrential rain turned deadly in Hyderabad's Suraram locality, where a 40-year-old man lost his life after slipping into an open drain. The man, Padma Rao, is believed to have fallen into the uncovered channel late…
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Hyderabad: Around 6 or 7 AM, the rain just let loose—nonstop for nearly an hour. Thunder was booming, lightning all over the Mahbubnagar. It came down so fast that streets flooded in no time. Low-lying areas got hit the worst. Water…
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HYDERABAD: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has begun preparing a comprehensive action plan ahead of the upcoming monsoon season to prevent urban flooding and waterlogging, which are common challenges during heavy rains.…
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