Torrential downpour in Warangal city leaves railway underbridge flooded, bus passengers rescued

Hyderabad: Heavy rainfall early Sunday morning brought Warangal city to a standstill, flooding roads and disrupting daily life. A railway underbridge turned into a water trap when two RTC bus drivers misjudged the floodwater depth and drove into it. Both vehicles stalled, leaving them stuck in rising water.

Police act swiftly to rescue passengers

Responding quickly, Mills Colony police officers Usman, Naresh, and Sai Krishna reached the site. With help from local residents, they rescued about 60 bus passengers. Officers carried children and older people on their shoulders to safety.

Head Constable Usman injured his leg during the rescue. Doctors at a private hospital treated the injury with six stitches, according to police.

Traffic control and vehicle recovery

Soon after, CI Shukoor led efforts to remove the buses using machinery. The team shut down the underbridge to traffic and redirected vehicles to alternate routes, avoiding further gridlock.

Flooding reveals poor infrastructure

The flooding extended beyond the underbridge. Several low-lying areas, including Shivnagar, were submerged with knee-deep water. Hidden potholes created more risk for two-wheeler riders, who struggled to navigate the roads. These issues again exposed the city’s inadequate drainage system.

Residents called on city officials to act quickly and invest in long-term solutions to prevent similar problems during future monsoons.