Heavy rain brought much-needed relief to the residents of Telangana after enduring over a week of scorching heat with temperatures soaring up to 45 degrees Celsius. However, the unexpected downpour, along with strong winds, soon brought challenges for many residents. It caused traffic congestion, power cuts and tragically claimed lives of construction workers.
Timelapse of the storm with no colour correction. The sky was actually Orange. #Hyderabad #HyderabadRains pic.twitter.com/KFn5JZppwH— Yashwanth (@YashTwts) May 7, 2024
Heavy Rainfall recorded in areas of Hyderabad
Hyderabad experienced sudden weather change, with heavy rainfall hitting several localities, including Serilingampally, which recorded the highest rainfall at 13.3 cm, followed by Kukatpally, Gachibowli, Patancheru, Nizampet, Bachupally, Moosapet, Chandanagar, Jubilee Hills, and Miyapur.
The adverse weather conditions extended beyond Hyderabad, affecting districts of Telangana like Karimnagar, Medak, Warangal, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, and Mulugu.
Traffic Congestion
Heavy rains caused a traffic chaos in Hyderabad and its suburbs severely affecting the city's transportation networks. Traffic congestion persisted at major junctions in Hyderabad late into the night, along with gridlock on key roads stretching from Ameerpet to Paradise and near Ikea Junction.
Traffic Chaos In Hyderabad IT Corridor Due To #HyderabadRains 🌧️pic.twitter.com/LTWl5Uy3M0— Hi Hyderabad (@HiHyderabad) May 7, 2024
Rain flooded the roads, and submerged the streets causing hour long traffic jams. Private vehicle owners found themselves trapped in traffic bottlenecks due to waterlogging and fallen trees.
Central Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and prominent IT hubs like Madhapur and Gachibowli experienced extensive traffic jams, adding to commuters' frustrations.
The IT corridor, spanning from the Raidurgam Biodiversity junction to IKEA, was particularly affected, with vehicles barely moving amidst the standstill.
Power cuts
For residents, power outages remained a serious problem. About a series of power outages caused by strong gales and rain in various areas like Kompally, Miralam, Kothur, Wanaparthy, Shamshabad, Patancheru, Allapur, Banjara Hills, Nalgonda, Himayath Sagar, Siddipet, Beeramguda, Tara Nagar, and Ibrahimpatnam, the Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSSPDCL) started tweeting about it in the late evening. They gave their word that restoration work was in progress.
There were concerns about the IPL match scheduled at Uppal Stadium would be impacted by the heavy rain. But everything is happening as per schedule.
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Waterlogging and Uprooted Trees
The chaos was exacerbated by trees being uprooted by the heavy rain. Thirteen tree fall incidents were reported by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation's (GHMC) Disaster Management wing, and eighteen cases are still being investigated.
17 Road waterlogging complaints were received, and three affected areas were drained. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) sent out emergency teams to clear flooded areas and remove fallen trees.
Principal Secretary (Municipal Administration and Urban Development) Danakishore along with GHMC Commissioner Ronald Rose visited various waterlogging points areas and gave instructions to DRF teams on ground in the city.
Rains turned Fatal
Seven individuals, including a four-year-old child, tragically lost their lives in Hyderabad's Bachupally area when a retaining wall at an under-construction apartment collapsed during heavy rains.
The victims, migrant workers from Odisha and Chhattisgarh, were trapped under the debris until early morning, when rescue efforts recovered their bodies. Additionally, four others sustained severe injuries and are currently receiving treatment at a local hospital.
More Rain Forecast
Telangana is expected to see more rain and thunderstorms, according to the weather office. Rainfall is predicted over Telangana by IMD-Hyderabad through May 13.
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