Intense Rainfall Strikes Hyderabad, Disrupting Daily Life
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Synopsis
On April 3, Hyderabad experienced heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, disrupting daily life and causing traffic congestion. While the rain brought relief from heat, it also led to challenges, including power outages and flooding in major areas. Emergency services worked to clear affected locations and ensure public safety.
Key Takeaways
- Heavy rainfall caused extensive flooding.
- Traffic disruptions occurred in major city areas.
- Emergency services responded to fallen trees and power outages.
- Chief Minister ordered coordination among departments.
- Safety measures were emphasized for low-lying areas.
Hyderabad, April 3 (NationPress) Intense rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds impacted daily activities in Hyderabad on Thursday.
The pre-monsoon showers caused flooding on roads across multiple regions, resulting in significant traffic congestion during peak evening hours.
Traffic flow was heavily disrupted in the bustling areas of Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and surrounding suburbs.
This downpour offered a reprieve from the heat, lowering maximum temperatures, yet the unexpected rains posed serious challenges for drivers.
Strong winds uprooted trees in various locations, leading to power outages.
Teams from the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) quickly mobilized to clear downed trees.
They also worked to alleviate water accumulation to restore traffic flow. HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath personally inspected the areas affected by fallen trees.
Traffic came to a standstill beneath the Malakpet bridge due to water accumulation. Roads such as Raj Bhavan Road and the area under the Telugu Talli flyover near the State Secretariat were also inundated.
In a related incident, two individuals sustained injuries when a boundary wall under construction collapsed onto an auto-rickshaw in the Karmanghat area.
Rescue operations were conducted for two individuals stranded at a temple by teams from HYDRA and the GHMC.
A piece of lime plaster fell from one of the four minarets of the iconic Charminar due to the unseasonal rains; fortunately, no injuries were reported.
In the wake of the heavy rainfall, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy instructed officials to maintain high alert.
He urged civic authorities to implement necessary relief measures and ensure citizens faced minimal disruption.
The Chief Minister directed Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari to continuously monitor the situation and adopt measures to prevent hardships for residents in low-lying areas.
CM Reddy ordered the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), police, HYDRAA, and other departments to collaborate to prevent waterlogging, traffic snarls, and power interruptions. The Energy Department was also tasked with resolving electricity issues promptly.
He instructed traffic police to manage vehicular issues in flood-affected areas to facilitate quicker commutes for residents.
CM Revanth Reddy encouraged inter-departmental cooperation in relief efforts for areas experiencing waterlogging.
According to the Chief Minister’s Office, district Collectors, police officials, and all department heads have been placed on high alert due to the heavy rainfall, strong winds, and hailstorms reported in several districts.
