By Shivya Kanojia
Copyright timesnownews
Hyderabad was battered by heavy rain for the second consecutive day on Thursday, disrupting normal life across the city. Several localities experienced severe waterlogging as rainwater entered homes and inundated streets, leaving residents struggling to commute and carry out daily activities. According to data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TDPS), Bahadurpura recorded the highest rainfall, with 86 mm, followed closely by Doodbowli’s Chandulal Baradari Sports Complex at 83.8 mm and Roopal Bazar Community Hall in Charminar zone at 77.3 mm. Other areas, including Sardar Mahal, LB Stadium, Begum Bazar, and Kapra, saw over 60 mm of rain. Nampally, Khairatabad, Asifnagar, and Alwal also received more than 50 mm, as per a report by TOI. The downpour left major roads submerged. Streets in Bahadurpura, Malakpet, Goshamahal, and Nampally were flooded, while residential colonies in Asifnagar, Begumpet, and Musheerabad reported water entering homes. In Talla Basthi, residents had to wade through waist-deep water, highlighting the severity of the flooding. Traffic snarls worsened the situation, with arterial roads and underpasses at Old City, Mehdipatnam, Khairatabad, Banjara Hills, and Lakdi-ka-pul rendered nearly impassable. Commuters reported travel times stretching from usual 40 minutes to nearly three hours due to waterlogged streets. Many motorists abandoned two-wheelers where drainage overflowed, while traffic police diverted vehicles at multiple points to ease congestion. Meteorologists said the heavy rain was caused by moisture-laden winds interacting with local weather conditions. Officials warned of further light to moderate spells in the coming days and advised residents in low-lying areas to remain vigilant. Wednesday night saw Hyderabad’s heaviest rainfall in five years, with Musheerabad recording 184.5 mm, followed by MCH Colony at 174.8 mm and Musheerabad police station area at 155.5 mm. Other parts of the city, including Secunderabad, Serilingampally, and Marredpally, also reported rainfall exceeding 140 mm within a few hours. Experts noted that such extreme downpours were rare for an inland city and increasingly common due to shifting weather patterns and urbanisation, which reduce natural drainage capacity.
