Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has issued a warning for intense thunderstorms in parts of Hyderabad on Thursday, August 7.
Thunderstorms are expected to lash Kukatpally, Qutbullapur, Serilingampally, Patancheru, Khairatabad, Malkajgiri, Nampally, Mehdipatnam, Golconda, Kapra and Secunderabad till 5:00 pm.
Rainfall up to 25-40 mm is expected in some areas, while heavier, more widespread thunderstorms are expected at night.
Residents are advised to stay alert and to avoid low-lying areas during heavy spells. Localised waterlogging and traffic slowdowns are expected.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall in parts of Telangana till August 9. They have also informed of light to moderate rainfall in some parts of Telangana, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in the next 5 days.
Heavy rains cause waterlogging
Heavy rainfall is causing waterlogging in several areas, significantly affecting the free flow of traffic.
Low-lying areas, including Langar House, Nanal Nagar, and KCP Junction, have experienced significant waterlogging.
Other areas affected by the evening downpour include Medi Vision, Shaikpet Bridge ramp, Malakpet RUB, Bible House RUB and Chilkalguda X Roads.
Hyderabad traffic police in coordination with HYDRAA, are actively working on clearing the waterlogged roads and restoring smooth traffic movement.
Commuters are requested to cooperate with traffic personnel on duty.
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