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Rain In Hyderabad

Hyderabad, the capital city of the Indian state of Telangana has a tropical climate. It receives monsoon from June to September bringing relief from hot and humid weather. The rain leads to waterlogging and traffic snarls in several parts of the city.

The downpour leaves numerous roads inundated making it tough for commuters to make their way through them. Motorists struggled to wade their way through the water, even manholes in places such as Puranapul gets exposed following the heavy rains, causing much inconvenience to both travelers and local residents.

On October 02, 2017, a huge cumulonimbus cloud burst over the city's Greater Hyderabad, causing a deluge and nearly 13.25cm rain pouring over the city. This short two-hour stretching disaster killed three people and inundated several popular areas. Moreover, around 4 people were killed in the suburbs four were killed in a lightning strike at Narayankhed.

In 2023, after a ten-day delay, the monsoon graced Hyderabad on June 21, bringing a sigh of relief to its residents. The eagerly awaited rainfall brought much-needed respite to the locals, who had endured scorching temperatures and relentless heatwaves.

Intense rains and thundershows lashed Hyderabad in the last week of July, bringing the city to a grinding halt. Right from the IT hub - cutting across Hi-Tec City, Gachibowli, Financial District - to Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills, Begumpet, Mehdipatnam and beyond, the city's busy stretches were chock-a-block with traffic amidst inundation and waterlogging in several areas.

The 30-minute blinding rain stopped traffic and brought visibility down to a few yards.

Key roads that were flooded by the downpour which started around 5.30pm included Raj Bhavan Road, Khairatabad, Nampally, Somajiguda and Abids.

A barrage of videos and photographs shared by motorists on social media showed water gushing onto the roads from overhead Metro pillars in Attapur, vehicles partly submerged on clogged stretches of Malakpet and two-wheeler riders precariously making their way through overflowing bylanes in Musarambagh. Dozens of complaints regarding congestion were also posted along with alerts for others leaving from work or stepping out for some reason.

In Hyderabad, the cumulative rainfall received during the current monsoon season stands at 463.9mm, compared to the average rainfall of 455.9 mm.

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Hyderabad Rains News

Photos | Telangana rain: How quick-thinking cops saved man from drowning

TNN / Sep 02, 2024, 09:17 (IST)

Torrential rains across Telangana caused severe waterlogging in low-lying areas and disrupted daily routines. Lakes, tanks, and streams overflowed, isolating many villages and damaging railway tracks, which led to numerous train cancellations. In a dramatic rescue, a 50-year-old daily laborer swep away by the current while crossing a flooded culvert was saved by local youths and policemen.

Rain unleashes death & damage in Hyderabad

TNN / Aug 21, 2024, 10:01 (IST)

The torrential rains in Hyderabad on Tuesday caused severe disruptions. A mentally disabled man in Parsigutta drowned. The Hussainsagar water level rose, prompting the release of excess water. Lightning damaged buildings and a wall collapse wrecked vehicles. Authorities urged precautions to avoid further incidents.

Seven killed in wall collapse amid heavy rain in Hyderabad

TNN / May 08, 2024, 09:53 (IST)

In Bachupally, Hyderabad, a wall collapse due to rain killed workers, including a woman and a girl. Chief minister A Revanth Reddy took action, directing support for victims, as DRF teams conducted a rescue operation.

Rain, immersion rush leaves Hyderabad roads in chaos

TNN / Sep 27, 2023, 21:28 (IST)

An hour-long heavy downpour that lashed Hyderabad on Wednesday evening, led to severe traffic snarls at multiple pockets leaving commuters stranded for hours.

Sunday spell: 9 lightning strikes across Hyderabad

TNN / Sep 11, 2023, 06:37 (IST)

A sharp and sudden spell of rain drenched the city on Sunday evening. The downpour, which lasted three hours, was accompanied with strong thunder and lightning. The highest rainfall in the city was recorded in Golconda at 44mm.

7hrs & 140mm: Hyderabad drenched, deluged, swamped

TNN / Sep 06, 2023, 06:11 (IST)

An over seven-hour-long incessant downpour brought Hyderabad to its knees on Tuesday.

Heavy rain leads to waterlogging, traffic snarls in Hyderabad; schools and colleges shut

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 05, 2023, 11:15 (IST)

Heavy rainfall continued to lash Hyderabad on Tuesday leading to waterlogging and traffic jams in several parts of the city.

Drizzle to deluge? Heavy rains on cards today, orange alert for Hyderabad

TNN / Sep 05, 2023, 05:55 (IST)

Heavy rains with intense spells have been predicted for the city on Tuesday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) which issued an orange alert for Hyderabad. The warning was issued after the city saw a steady spell of light to moderate rains on Monday.

Light rains likely in parts of Hyderabad in next few days

TNN / Aug 29, 2023, 06:10 (IST)

There may be some respite from dry and humid conditions in the state with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) expecting some rains in the next few days.

Hour-long rain and immersion rush bring chaos to Hyderabad roads

TNN / Sep 28, 2023, 05:08 (IST)

A heavy downpour in Hyderabad caused severe traffic congestion in multiple areas, leaving commuters stranded for hours. The heavy rain coincided with peak office hours, resulting in heavy traffic in areas like Punjagutta, Khairatabad, Lakadikapul, and Gachibowli. The situation was worsened by the presence of Ganesh idols queuing up for immersion. Waterlogging was reported in various areas, including Attapur, where locals had to wade through knee-deep water. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of similar downpours on September 28 and has issued a yellow alert for several districts in Telangana.

Heavy rain lashes Hyderabad, yellow alert issued for north Telangana

TNN / Sep 22, 2023, 10:37 (IST)

Four die in pounding rain in Telangana; IMD sounds warning

TNN / Sep 06, 2023, 05:53 (IST)

Four people, including a four-year-old boy died in separate rain-related incidents in Telangana on Tuesday as heavy rains battered different parts of the state throwing normal life out of gear.

Shaikpet sees 10cm rainfall, no respite for Hyderabad this week

TNN / May 02, 2023, 08:18 (IST)

The city experienced heavy rain throughout Sunday night, with Shaikpet recording 10.6cm rainfall in just three hours.

Rain spell skips city: Adilabad gets 69mm, deficit continues

TNN / Aug 21, 2023, 06:18 (IST)

The three-day rain spell in north Telangana, owing to low pressure formation, ended on Sunday.

After intense rain and hail, Hyderabad records its hottest day of April on Tuesday

TNN / Apr 19, 2023, 04:53 (IST)

Less than a day after an intense bout of rain and hailstorm lashed parts of the city, Hyderabad recorded one of the highest temperatures of this season on Tuesday.

Low-Lying Areas Swamped, Islands Dot City

TNN / Jul 28, 2023, 08:10 (IST)

Several low-lying areas of the city bore the brunt of incessant rains that lashed the city in the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday. At least 20 houses in Yellamma Banda and Sikh Basti in Kukatpally were inundated and marooned residents evacuated late in night.

Telangana rain: 80 tourists stuck at Mulugu waterfall rescued; red alert in 9 districts

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jul 27, 2023, 09:12 (IST)

All 80 tourists who were stuck at Mutyaladara waterfall, located deep in the forest in Mulugu district, have been rescued, informed Mulugu superintendent of police (SP) Gaush Alam. District administration and police had launched a rescue operation on Wednesday to rescue them. Rivulets and streams are in spate in Venkatapuram as the area received 19cm rainfall on Wednesday.

Rain pounds Bhadradri, 60 families relocated

TNN / Jul 27, 2023, 06:30 (IST)

As heavy rains continue to pound the state, a fisherman lost his life after being swept away in Peddavagu at Venkatatapuram of Mulugu.

30-minute blinding spell brings Hyderabad to knees

TNN / Jul 25, 2023, 05:33 (IST)

After a two-day lull, intense rains and thundershows lashed Hyderabad again on Monday evening, bringing the city to a grinding halt. Right from the IT hub - cutting across Hi-Tec City, Gachibowli, Financial District - to Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills, Begumpet, Mehdipatnam and beyond, the city's busy stretches were chock-a-block with traffic amidst inundation and waterlogging in several areas. The 30-minute blinding rain stopped traffic and brought visibility down to a few yards.