Hyderabad braces for more rain as red alert issued

Hyderabad is facing severe traffic snarls and waterlogging after two days of incessant rain, with the weather department predicting two more days of heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for very heavy to extremely heavy rain across several Telangana districts on Friday, with isolated places in Hyderabad likely to receive 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm of rain.

The worst traffic congestion was reported in the western IT corridor, including Madhapur, Gachibowli, and Hitec City. Ongoing construction on flyovers and underpasses added to the commuter woes. A 70-year-old man, Balaiah, who fell into an open storm water drain in Miyapur on July 28, remains untraced despite search operations.

Hyderabad police have advised people to stay indoors unless necessary. Cyberabad police urged IT companies to allow work from home and follow staggered early logout from 2 p.m. on Thursday to reduce travel risks. HYDRAA has issued a public advisory with a toll-free number 1070 for assistance with waterlogging or flooding.