Hyderabad rains brought traffic across several parts of the city to a standstill on Friday evening, with vehicles moving through waterlogged roads as sudden showers inundated streets. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for the city, according to a report by Deccan Chronicle.
The downpour affected central Hyderabad areas including Ranigunj, Lakdi ka Pul, Tank Bund, Begumpet, Mehdipatnam and Masab Tank. The city’s IT corridor, including Hitec City, Nanakramguda and Gachibowli, also received a spell of heavy rain.
Commuters were caught unawares as the showers intensified. Several people took shelter under trees and flyovers while waiting for the rain to ease. Vehicles had to negotiate flooded stretches, while congestion was reported across multiple locations.
Traffic police personnel wearing rain jackets were deployed to manage traffic and clear affected roads. They were also working to drain excess water from road surfaces, according to the report. The disruption highlighted the immediate operational challenge posed by intense rainfall arriving over a short period, particularly on busy roads used by commuters travelling between central areas and the western IT districts.
The rain provided relief from the humidity and heat that Hyderabad had experienced over the previous weeks. It also came as the city was facing water shortage, making the showers significant for residents even as the sudden intensity created difficulties for road users.
The reported locations include major traffic and commercial corridors rather than a single isolated neighbourhood. Tank Bund and Lakdi ka Pul are important routes connecting central parts of Hyderabad, while Begumpet, Mehdipatnam and Masab Tank serve dense residential and commercial areas. Hitec City, Nanakramguda and Gachibowli accommodate large office districts and experience heavy commuter movement during evening hours.
The orange alert issued by the IMD indicates that residents and authorities need to remain prepared for continued weather disruption, although the report does not provide a forecast duration or details of expected rainfall totals. It also does not specify the number of flooded roads, the depth of waterlogging or any reported injuries or property damage.
Traffic management and drainage operations were continuing as personnel worked to restore movement on affected roads. Further updates will depend on the IMD’s weather advisories and the local response as rainfall conditions develop.
