Hyderabad rains flood Ameenpur colonies, 30 families hit on June 23
Synopsis
Overnight rains dumped over 12 cm in Ameenpur and Chandanagar, flooding apartment basements, submerging vehicles, and forcing 30 families to wade through their own homes. Residents say authorities arrived late — and with more rain forecast across Telangana, the pressure on HYDRAA and civic bodies is only going to intensify.
Key Takeaways
Heavy rains on 23 June inundated low-lying colonies in Ameenpur and Beeramguda near Hyderabad .
Around 30 families in Durga Province colony were affected; floodwater entered homes and submerged vehicles in apartment basements.
Chandanagar recorded the highest rainfall of 12.8 cm ; Ameenpur logged 12.15 cm and Serilingampally 11.98 cm , per the Telangana Development Planning Society .
DRF and HYDRAA teams were deployed; Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C.
Sajjanar praised personnel and urged public cooperation via an X post.
IMD has forecast heavy rain and thunderstorms with 40–50 kmph winds across all Telangana districts, with specific alerts for Jagtial , Rajanna Siricilla , Medak , and Kamareddy .
Heavy overnight rains on Tuesday, 23 June inundated several low-lying colonies in Ameenpur and Beeramguda, satellite areas near Hyderabad, leaving around 30 families displaced and vehicles submerged in apartment basements. The deluge struck parts of western and southern Hyderabad and its outskirts, disrupting electricity supply and triggering waterlogging across multiple localities.
Ground Situation in Ameenpur
Residents of Durga Province colony in Ameenpur endured a sleepless night as floodwater breached homes and damaged household belongings. Basements of apartment complexes were flooded, submerging cars and rendering elevators non-functional. Affected residents complained that local authorities were slow to respond, prompting some to deploy water-pumping motors on their own to drain the buildings.
Rainfall Figures and Affected Areas
According to the Telangana Development Planning Society, Chandanagar in the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation recorded the highest rainfall of 12.8 cm. Ameenpur logged 12.15 cm and Serilingampally received 11.98 cm. Other affected localities included Miyapur, Kondapur, Rajendranagar, Shamshabad, Bandlaguda, and Chandrayangutta. Severe waterlogging was also reported near Ramdev Baba Mandir in Shivrampally Jagir under Rajendranagar mandal.
Traffic Disruptions and Official Response
Police advised commuters travelling from Nehru Zoological Park towards Aramgarh to use the Dr Manmohan Singh Flyover to avoid waterlogged stretches. Disaster Response Force (DRF) and Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) teams were deployed to clear accumulated water from affected areas.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar acknowledged the efforts of personnel on the ground. 'Thanks to the traffic police personnel who are immediately responding to the waterlogging issue and participating in relief efforts, along with the teams from other departments extending their support. We urge the public to cooperate by following official traffic advisories to ensure they reach their destinations safely during the rains,' the Commissioner said in a post on X.
IMD Forecast and What Comes Next
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places in Jagtial, Rajanna Siricilla, Medak, and Kamareddy districts of Telangana. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 40–50 kmph are very likely at isolated locations across all districts of the state. With monsoon intensity showing no immediate sign of easing, civic agencies are expected to remain on high alert through the week.
Point of View
Which has failed to keep pace with rapid satellite-town expansion. Residents resorting to private pumps while waiting for DRF teams underscores a response-time gap that civic bodies have not closed despite repeated monsoon seasons. With Chandanagar and Serilingampally also breaching 11 cm in a single night, the question is not whether the rain was heavy — it was — but why colonies built in the last decade still flood to the same depth as those built forty years ago. The IMD forecast of continued thunderstorms means this week will be a stress test for HYDRAA's newly expanded mandate.
NationPress
23 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which areas in Hyderabad were flooded on 23 June?
Several low-lying colonies in Ameenpur and Beeramguda, along with areas including Chandanagar, Miyapur, Serilingampally, Kondapur, Rajendranagar, Shamshabad, Bandlaguda, and Chandrayangutta, were inundated following heavy overnight rains on 23 June.
How many families were affected by the Ameenpur flooding?
Around 30 families in Durga Province colony in Ameenpur were affected. Floodwater entered their homes, damaged household items, and submerged vehicles and elevators in apartment basements.
What was the highest rainfall recorded in the Hyderabad region on 23 June?
Chandanagar in the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation recorded the highest rainfall of 12.8 cm, according to the Telangana Development Planning Society. Ameenpur logged 12.15 cm and Serilingampally received 11.98 cm.
What is the IMD forecast for Telangana after the 23 June rains?
The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places in Jagtial, Rajanna Siricilla, Medak, and Kamareddy districts. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 40–50 kmph are likely across all districts of Telangana.
What action did authorities take during the Hyderabad flooding?
DRF and HYDRAA teams were deployed to clear waterlogging. Police advised commuters to use the Dr Manmohan Singh Flyover near Nehru Zoological Park. Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar posted on X urging the public to follow traffic advisories and thanked personnel working in adverse conditions.
