Hyderabad: The city is set to experience intense storms with heavy downpours in various areas over the next two hours on Saturday, July 19.
Traffic congestion due to water logging
Traffic movement has slowed down from middle of Tolichowki Flyover, Yousuf Tekri, Nice Juice Center, Pistha House, Mandar Complex, Nanalnagar towards Balika Bhavan informed the traffic police.
Meanwhile several places are experiencing water logging including Balamrai C.T.O, and under the railway track near Bible House.
Traffic police along with Disaster response forces are present on the spot and are trying to clear traffic congestions.
Heavy rain warning
Areas such as Jeedimetla, Gajularamaram, Qutbullapur, Nizampet, Miyapur, Lingampally, Bachupally, Hafizpet, LB Nagar, Saroornagar, Hayathnagar, Vanasthalipuram, Secunderabad, ECIL, Kapra, Malkajgiri, Neredmet, MoulaAli, Begumpet, Uppal and Tarnaka will witness heavy rains in the next two hours, according to weather enthusiast T Balaji.
T Balaji, whose X handle is Telangana Weatherman, has predicted severe storms in the east, north, south and central Hyderabad. “Various parts will get 50mm of rainfall in no time. Please STAY ALERT, everyone. Stay indoors, stay safe,” his post read.
GHMC’s public advisory for Hyderabad rains
To ensure safety during the rains, GHMC has advised Hyderabad residents to avoid non-essential travel, especially in low-lying and waterlogged areas.
It is also advised to stay cautious near construction sites, open drains, and manholes. Refrain from parking vehicles under trees or weak structures, it added.
For emergencies, the advisory advised people to keep important supplies and contact numbers handy.
Residents can report rain-related issues through the HYDRAA Control Room by dialing 040-29555500 or 9000113667, or through the ICCC Control Room at 8712674000.
