Hyderabad Faces Deadly Floods As Torrential Rains Disrupt Daily Life
Hyderabad and surrounding districts in Telangana were gripped by severe flooding following unprecedented rainfall on September 22-23, 2025, leaving five dead and life paralysed across the state. Authorities have warned that the deluge, caused by a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, may continue, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting further heavy showers over the next few days.
The torrential rains overwhelmed drainage systems, submerged vehicles, and disrupted daily life across Hyderabad. Key areas including Shaikpet, Jubilee Hills, Khairatabad, and Banjara Hills witnessed the most severe waterlogging in months, with rainfall exceeding 100mm in some localities. Major roads and flyovers were gridlocked, and several residential colonies, including Devarakonda Basti, Hakeempet, and Banjara Colony, were inundated, leaving residents stranded.
Officials from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) have been deployed to conduct rescue operations, clear waterlogged streets, and assist citizens. Police teams across all commissionerates are managing traffic and facilitating relief efforts, while government authorities have assured residents of continuous support.
Tragically, the heavy rains claimed lives in multiple districts. Lightning strikes killed individuals in Narayanpet and Adilabad, while a swollen stream swept a man away in Sangareddy. Additional injuries were reported in Mahbubnagar and Nirmal. Search and rescue teams continue operations in affected rural areas, with particular attention on Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, which recorded the state’s highest rainfall of 142mm at Atmakur (M). Rajapet mandal also recorded 127.8mm of rainfall, marking it among the worst-hit rural regions.
Meteorologists attribute the intense rainfall to the low-pressure system over the northeast Bay of Bengal. A fresh low-pressure area is expected to form around September 25, potentially intensifying into a depression. Experts caution that very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is likely from September 26-27, particularly affecting central, east, and south Telangana. Citizens are urged to avoid non-essential travel and remain alert to weather advisories.
The flooding has highlighted vulnerabilities in urban and rural infrastructure and the pressing need for climate-resilient development. Officials emphasise that strengthening drainage systems, improving early-warning mechanisms, and promoting sustainable urban planning are critical to mitigating future disasters.This extreme weather event underscores the growing challenges posed by climate variability in Telangana, calling for coordinated action between municipal authorities, emergency services, and citizens to ensure safety and resilience in both urban and rural areas.
