Hyderabad monsoon rains kill two by electrocution, flood key roads
Synopsis
Hyderabad's first monsoon downpour of the season turned deadly on 9 June, killing two youths who stepped onto a waterlogged road where a snapped live wire lay hidden. With 8.7 cm of rain in under two hours at Bansilalpet, tree falls at 80 locations, and the IT corridor paralysed by flooding, the city's infrastructure vulnerabilities were on full display from day one of the monsoon.
Key Takeaways
Zafar, 25 , and Abu, 16 , died of electrocution in Bandlaguda, Old City , after a snapped live wire energised a waterlogged road on 9 June .
Bansilalpet recorded the highest rainfall of 8.7 cm in under two hours; Vithalwadi and Himayatnagar logged 7.8 cm each.
Waterlogging hit major zones including Madhapur , Gachibowli , Secunderabad , and the PVNR Expressway .
Tree falls were reported from 80 locations ; an old arch collapsed in Chattbazar with no casualties.
DRF , GHMC , HYDRAA , and traffic police were deployed citywide; HYDRAA Commissioner A.V.
Ranganath monitored operations near Tank Bund .
Two youths died of electrocution on Tuesday evening, 9 June after the first heavy spell of the Southwest Monsoon lashed Hyderabad, triggering widespread waterlogging, tree falls, and traffic chaos across the city. The deaths mark a grim opening to the monsoon season in Telangana's capital.
How the Deaths Occurred
The victims, identified as Zafar, 25, and Abu, 16, were electrocuted in the Bandlaguda area of the Old City after stepping out of an auto-rickshaw onto a waterlogged road where a live wire had snapped and fallen due to strong winds. The standing water on the road carried the current, leaving them with no warning. There were no other reported casualties from the incident.
Waterlogging Across the City
Heavy downpours inundated major arteries across central Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and the IT corridors of Madhapur and Gachibowli. Waterlogging was reported at the Nayani Narasimha Reddy Steel Bridge — one of the city's longest flyovers — as well as the ramp of the Shaikpet bridge connecting Toli Chowki to the IT corridor. Key locations affected included BRK Bhavan near the Secretariat, Karbala Maidan in Secunderabad, Radisson Junction in the IT corridor, near Pillar No. 265 of the PVNR Expressway, and the PNR Building in Kukatpally.
An old arch collapsed in the Chattbazar area of the Old City, though no casualties were reported. Tree falls were recorded at 80 locations across the city, with municipal workers deployed to clear debris.
Rainfall Figures
Bansilalpet recorded the highest rainfall of the evening at 8.7 cm in under two hours. Vithalwadi and Himayatnagar each logged 7.8 cm, while Vidyanagar received 7.3 cm. Several areas, including Himayatnagar and the Secretariat precinct, witnessed heavy downpours.
Emergency Response
The Disaster Response Force (DRF), traffic police, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) staff, and the Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) were deployed across affected zones to pump out stagnant water and restore traffic movement. HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath personally visited rain-hit areas and monitored clearance operations near Tank Bund. Traffic police urged commuters to drive cautiously, maintain safe following distances, avoid sudden braking, and follow on-ground instructions from officials.
With the monsoon now active over Hyderabad, authorities are expected to remain on high alert as further heavy spells are likely in the days ahead.
Point of View
Yet snapped live wires on waterlogged roads remain a recurring monsoon hazard. The GHMC and electricity distribution companies have faced similar criticism after past monsoon fatalities, but pre-season wire audits and underground cabling in flood-prone areas remain incomplete. Until overhead lines in densely populated and low-lying zones are systematically replaced or secured before June, the city will keep opening each monsoon with avoidable tragedies.
NationPress
26 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How did the two youths die in Hyderabad's monsoon rains?
Zafar, 25, and Abu, 16, were electrocuted in the Bandlaguda area of Hyderabad's Old City on 9 June after stepping out of an auto-rickshaw onto a waterlogged road where a live wire had snapped due to strong winds and heavy rain. The standing water conducted the current, killing both of them.
Which areas of Hyderabad were worst affected by the waterlogging?
Waterlogging was reported across central Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and the IT corridors of Madhapur and Gachibowli, as well as at the Nayani Narasimha Reddy Steel Bridge, the Shaikpet bridge ramp, BRK Bhavan near the Secretariat, Karbala Maidan, and the PNR Building in Kukatpally.
How much rainfall did Hyderabad receive on 9 June?
Bansilalpet recorded the highest rainfall of 8.7 cm in under two hours. Vithalwadi and Himayatnagar each received 7.8 cm, while Vidyanagar logged 7.3 cm during the same spell.
What emergency measures were taken after the Hyderabad rains?
The Disaster Response Force, GHMC staff, HYDRAA teams, and traffic police were deployed across the city to clear waterlogging and fallen trees. HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath personally visited affected areas and oversaw clearance operations near Tank Bund.
Was any structural damage reported in Hyderabad due to the rains?
An old arch collapsed in the Chattbazar area of the Old City, though no casualties were reported from that incident. Tree falls were recorded at 80 locations across the city due to strong winds accompanying the downpour.
