Hyderabad: Parts of the city received unseasonal rain, hailstorms and strong winds on Sunday evening, leading to waterlogging, traffic snarls, and tree falls at 53 locations.
The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) control room received complaints of tree falls in Kukatpally, Bachupally, Alwal and Suchitra areas. HYDRAA and the Disaster Response Team officials reached the spot and cleared the roads.
In Padma Nagar Phase 2 under Chintal, Quthbullapur, a tree uprooted and landed on an electric pole, damaging several parked two-wheelers. No casualties were reported.
Kukatpally, Alwal, Gajularamaram, Balanagar, Bowenpally, Secunderabad, Miyapur, Bachupally, Nizampet, Ameenpur, Lingampally, RC Puram, Patancheru, Chandanagar, and Serlingampally received heavy rains.
The downpour caused traffic blocks at several places. Waterlogging was reported near Balanagar Metro station and Kukatpally Y Junction, affecting vehicular movement. Similarly, traffic moved slowly near Adarsh Nagar.
This post was last modified on April 19, 2026 9:32 pm