Telangana:Two washed away as heavy rains lash Hyderabad

In Telangan, heavy downpour pounded Hyderabad and parts of Medchal-Malkajgiri and Rangareddy districts,inundating roads and flooding homes and businesses. At least two people were washed away in Hyderabad after drains overflowed in the wake of the torrential rain since Friday evening. Life has come to a standstill in the city, where lanes and roads were submerged due to the incessant downpour, with low-lying areas under several feet of rainwater. 

Almost all the areas under GHMC, Rangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts including Begumpet, Ameerpet, Somajiguda, Banjara Hill and Jubilee Hills, Amberpet, Nampally, old Malakpet, Yakutpura, LB Nagar, and Vanasthalipuram received heavy downpour. Heavy rain is expected to continue over Hyderabad on Saturday, with the city's mayor advising people to remain indoors.

Heavy rainfall is expected to continue over the city. Monsoon emergency teams are on field. Citizens are advised to stay indoors unless needed. Dial @GHMCOnline control room on 040-21111111 , 040-29555500 for any rain-related issues and assistance. @KTRTRS @Director_EVDM pic.twitter.com/xKBJQP4A7q

— Vijayalaxmi Gadwal, GHMC MAYOR (@GadwalvijayaTRS) October 8, 2021

Vehicular movement has been badly affected in many parts of the city, while pedestrians have no choice but to wade across waterlogged streets, as seen in Vanasthalipuram.