🚨 Hyderabad is witnessing one of its heaviest spells of monsoon rain this season, and the impact has been felt across the city — from traffic jams to waterlogged roads, and power cuts in several areas.
📍 Areas Most Affected
According to local reports and updates:
- Madhapur, Gachibowli, Kukatpally — waterlogging and slow-moving traffic
- Banjara Hills, Mehdipatnam, Abids — minor flooding and power outages
- LB Nagar, Dilsukhnagar — low-lying areas completely inundated
🚧 What’s Happening on the Ground?
- 🚗 Traffic snarls have become common across all major junctions.
- ⚡ Power cuts have been reported due to fallen trees and substation issues.
- 🛶 In some parts, people were seen using makeshift boats to cross flooded lanes.
- 🏫 Schools in select areas have declared a rain holiday.
🛑 GHMC Advisory
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has issued a rain and flooding alert, advising:
- Citizens to avoid unnecessary travel
- Residents of low-lying areas to stay indoors
- Complaints to be registered via the MyGHMC app or dial 040-2111-1111
🌦️ Weather Forecast
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate to heavy rains for the next 48 hours with a yellow alert still in place.
📸 Social Media Buzz
From videos of cars floating on roads to memes about the “Hyderabadi Venice,” Twitter and Instagram are flooded (pun intended) with rain content. Use the tag #HyderabadRains to explore more.
🧼 Safety Tips During Rain
- Avoid stepping into waterlogged areas — risk of open manholes
- Turn off electrical connections during flooding
- Boil drinking water if your area is prone to contamination
Stay dry, stay safe, Hyderabad! 💧
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