Hyderabad, Aug 13 (NationPress) Intense rainfall swept through various regions of Telangana, including the capital city, Hyderabad, on Wednesday due to a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal. The Hyderabad Meteorological Centre has raised a red alert for the entire state, effective for the next two days.

The director of the Meteorological Centre, K. Nagaratna, confirmed that the red alert is applicable for both Wednesday and Thursday throughout Telangana.

Specific districts under a red warning include Sangareddy, Vikarabad, Medak, Medchal–Malkajgiri, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Khammam, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Bhupalpally, and Mulugu.

Meanwhile, an orange alert has been declared for Hyderabad, Hanumakonda, Adilabad, Jangaon, Kamareddy, Kumuram Bheem Asifabad, Mahabubabad, Mancherial, Nalgonda, Rangareddy, Siddipet, and Warangal.

Heavy to very heavy rain is anticipated in Hyderabad and Rangareddy districts.

For the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) area, a red alert has been issued for Wednesday, followed by an orange alert for Thursday.

Rainfall is expected to persist for four days due to the low-pressure system, particularly affecting northern Telangana. Gusty winds are also predicted, reaching speeds of 40 to 50 km/h.

Areas such as Mancherial, Adilabad, Nirmal, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, and Mulugu have already experienced significant rainfall, inundating low-lying regions and disrupting transportation to several villages.

In Warangal, a shepherd has gone missing after being swept away by a swelling stream. The Disaster Response Force, supported by local police and expert swimmers, is conducting a search operation in Aakeru Vagu.

In Hyderabad, a man was rescued from an open nala after he fell while trying to gather fodder for sheep. The rescue, which occurred in Yakutpura, involved AIMIM corporator Mohammed Wasey and local residents.

The downpour has disrupted daily life in Hyderabad, causing traffic interruptions in Central Hyderabad and the IT hubs of Madhapur and Gachibowli.

According to the Telangana Development Planning Society, Mamidipalle in Balapur, Rangareddy district, recorded the highest rainfall of 8.7 cm by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Industrial Area Mahankal and the Airport received 8 cm and 7.8 cm, respectively.

Due to the alert for heavy rains, authorities have declared a half-day holiday for all schools in Hyderabad on Wednesday and Thursday. IT/ITES firms were also encouraged to shift to work-from-home arrangements for their employees.

In Mancherial district, backwater flow from the Palvai Purushotham Rao project has inundated Saligam village in Kannepalli mandal.

District Collector Kumar Deepak visited the affected areas, advising residents to evacuate submerged homes and move to safer locations. He also instructed officials to provide necessary assistance and set up temporary shelters while ensuring continuous monitoring of the situation.

Suryapet district Collector Tejas Nand Lal Pawan urged residents to stay alert due to the ongoing heavy rainfall. He inspected the Dondapadu–Jaggayyapet Road Bridge and the Bypass Road Bridge over the Erravagu in Dondapadu village, emphasizing caution for the public.

Adilabad Collector Rajarshi Shah assessed the water levels and safety measures at the Sathnala Project, directing officials to maintain vigilance and implement necessary precautions.