Hyderabad, September 22 (Daily Kiran) : Heavy rainfall swept through parts of Greater Hyderabad on Tuesday evening, causing significant flooding on roads and disrupting vehicle movement. The downpour was attributed to a cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal, which inundated several areas and resulted in severe traffic jams during peak hours.
The Sheikhpet flyover experienced heavy congestion due to stormwater drains overflowing, leaving many commuters stuck in traffic while returning home from HITEC City and Gachibowli. The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRA) issued an alert following 3.3 centimeters of rainfall.
HYDRA officials reported that their proactive measures, including clearing silt from flood-prone drains and bridges, helped mitigate water accumulation in many neighborhoods. HYDRA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath was on-site overseeing the removal of standing water under the Secunderabad Clock Tower Bridge.
The control room received reports of fallen trees in nine locations and waterlogging in four areas. In response, Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao directed government agencies to remain vigilant. He instructed the commissioners of the three municipal corporations in Greater Hyderabad, along with HYDRA and the police commissioner, to work in coordination and monitor the situation continuously.
Civic officials were ordered to take immediate action to prevent water accumulation on major roads, junctions, and residential colonies. According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Rao emphasized the need for deploying necessary personnel and machinery to areas prone to flooding.
He also urged the energy department to ensure there are no power outages and instructed traffic police to take preemptive measures against traffic jams. The Chief Minister stressed the importance of focusing on low-lying areas and neighborhoods at risk of flooding. Special teams were to be assigned to clear obstructions in drains and stormwater channels.
Emergency response teams are on standby to act swiftly, and the control room will remain alert. The Chief Minister highlighted the necessity for officials to be present on the ground to monitor conditions and ensure that all necessary actions are taken to avoid inconveniencing the public.
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