Hyderabad Floods: Streets Submerged, Mass Evacuations Amid Heavy Rain

Quick Summary

• Heavy Rainfall in Hyderabad: Hyderabad witnessed one of its heaviest rainfall events on Wednesday evening (September 17, 2025), with the rain continuing into Thursday morning.
• Flooding and Damage: Streets transformed into rivers, overwhelming drainage systems. Several motorcycles were swept away in Lalaguda, causing notable damage.
• Fatalities and Rescues:

– A man drowned at the Balkampet underpass.
– In Ashok Nagar and Krishnagar Colony, residents rescued individuals caught in powerful water currents.

• Warasiguda Impacted:

– Homes flooded; families evacuated; belongings seen floating on streets.
– Residents climbed onto terraces for safety while local youth joined rescue operations.

• Traffic Disruptions: Severe gridlocks persisted past midnight across the city due to waterlogged roads.Commuters reported taking over an hour to travel short distances amidst submerged stretches.
• Rainfall Data:

– Musheerabad recorded the highest rainfall of 18.4 cm within a span of about 15 hours, followed by other areas such as Chilkalguda (14.7 cm) and Begumpet (14.6 cm).

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