The city was flooded due to sudden heavy rains in Hyderabad, causing several areas to submerge and passed the passengers for hours. Traffic came to a complete standstill due to torrential rains and damaged vehicles and infrastructure in many areas. The most affected areas include Sheikhpet, Vanasthalipuram, Krishnanagar, Tolichowki, Amirpet and Greenlands of Somajiguda, where flood water reached the knees. Many vehicles, including two -wheelers and autos, were washed away at many places, and the residents had to struggle to deal with the floods. Roads near the notorious Ikia Junction and Mindspace to Cable Bridge, Sheikhpet flyover and PJR flyovers were badly jammed. Traffic in the IT Corridor was also stalled as the main roads turned into flowing water drains.
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Passengers faced long delays during the busy time, some people were stuck in traffic for more than an hour. Floods were reported on Raj Bhavan Road, Khairatabad, Sheikhpet flyover and PVNR Expressway. Roads around several metro stations were submerged, causing the passengers to take shelter under the roofs of the stations. Due to heavy rains, the water entered the transformers, causing power in areas such as the city’s Tavali Chauki and Hakimpet. Residents of DV Colony near Patni Nala complained of frequent waterlogging and said that the flood waters have returned despite recent drainage efforts, and pumping work has also been disrupted due to power cuts.
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The flood situation persists despite the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) to construct rainwater harvesting structures across the city. These structures, with a capacity of 2 to 10 lakh liters and Rs. 1 crore per structure, have been completely submerged due to recent heavy rains.