As a result of the heavy rainfall in Hyderabad, the Hyderabad–Nizamabad highway has been shut. Scroll down to know more.
Hyderabad rain: In a matter of concern for the resident of Hyderabad, heavy rains have brought life to a standstill. With several areas witnessing severe waterlogging and traffic disruption, the downpour in the city has led to flooding on key stretches of the Hyderabad–Nizamabad highway, particularly near Narsingi, where the national highway now resembles a pond. Here are all the details you need to know about the recent rain Hyderabad and nearby areas of Telangana.
Traffic impacted due to Hyderabad rain: Check affected areas
As a result of the heavy rain, police have halted vehicle movement on multiple routes, including Hyderabad to Nizamabad, to prevent accidents as floodwaters continue to rise. The city is on alert as continuous rains pose a risk of further flooding, leaving commuters stranded and residents concerned about safety.
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Telangana Chief Minister places state on high alert
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday placed the entire state administration on high alert as heavy rain has been lashing parts of Telangana since Tuesday night, inundating low-lying areas and snapping road connectivity to several villages, a report by IANS news agency said.
Story highlights:
- Heavy rains have brought life to a standstill in Hyderabad.
- The traffic of the Hyderabad city has also been impacted.
- Telangana Chief Minister has placed the entire state administration on high alert.
- The city is on alert as continuous rains pose a risk of further flooding.
The IANS report also said that rivulets, lakes and ponds were overflowing due to heavy downpour, flooding the roads and villages in low-lying areas. Additionally, heavy to very heavy rains in Medak and Sangareddy districts resulted in inundation of residential areas in some pockets. Few roads were damaged, disrupting the vehicular traffic.
(With inputs from agencies)
