Heavy downpour floods parts of Hyderabad, several areas record over 40 mm rain in half an hour

Hyderabad woke up to heavy rainfall on Sunday (October 5, 2025) morning, with several parts of the city experiencing intense downpours that led to waterlogging within just half an hour.

Areas near Madhur Bakers close to Ayodhya Junction, Chikoti Gardens Begumpet and SBI Secunderabad were among those affected. Commuters and pedestrians were advised to avoid these stretches or proceed with caution, with traffic police suggesting the use of alternate routes wherever possible.

Traffic police personnel from the Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Rachakonda commissionerates were deployed at key junctions to manage the situation and ensure the smooth flow of vehicles. Disaster Response Force (DRF) teams from HYDRAA were also pressed into service to clear waterlogging and assist stranded commuters.

The rainfall was so heavy that within half an hour, many parts of the city recorded rainfall on or above 40 mm. According to data from Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), between 8.30 a.m. and 9 a.m. of Sunday (October 5, 2025), Begumpet recorded a rainfall of 41.5 mm followed by 41 mm in Banjara Hills, 40.8 mm in Chilkalguda, 40,5 mm in Mettuguda, 37.5 mm in Monda market, 33.3 mm in Srinagar Colony, 33 mm in Bansilalpet, 32.5 mm in Maitrivanam, 28 mm in Begumpet, 24.5 mm in Yousufguda, 17.8 mm in Jeedimetla, 17.8 mm in Anandbagh, 16.5 mm in Malkajgiri, 15.8 mm in Malakpet and 14.8 mm in Mehdipatnam.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in an impact-based forecast issued on Sunday (October 5, 2025) morning, predicted light to moderate rainfall through the day.

“The sky will remain generally cloudy. Light to moderate rain or thunderstorms with intense spells at times, accompanied by gusty winds, are very likely to occur in the city,” the forecast said.