Sudden evening downpour catches Hyderabad commuters off guard

Hyderabad experienced a sudden spell of heavy rainfall on Sunday evening (November 2) surprising residents and commuters alike. The city, which witnessed a bright and sunny day, saw skies turn overcast around sunset, followed by a heavy downpour across several areas.

Though being a Sunday meant fewer vehicles on the roads, many commuters were caught unprepared by the downpour. Several people who did not have umbrellas or raincoats were seen taking shelter under metro pillars and shop fronts as the rain lashed the city. The rain also led to waterlogging in several areas, including Bible House under the railway bridge, Praja Bhavan, Virinchi Hospital, and parts of Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills.

Commuters caught unawares in the sudden downpour in Secunderabad on Sunday.
| Photo Credit:
SIDDHANT THAKUR

Traffic police personnel from all three commissionerates of Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Rachakonda along with Disaster Response Force (DRF) personnel of Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRA) were present at key junctions to clear waterlogging and ensure smooth flow of traffic.

According to data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), as of 8 p.m, Moosapet recorded a rainfall of 33 mm followed by 28 mm in Miyapur, 26 mm in Gajularamaram, 25.5 mm in Yousufguda, 24.8 mm in Moosapet, 23.8 mm in Jeedimetla, 23.5 mm in Musheerabad, 22.5 mm in Quthbullapur, 22.5 mm in Hafeezpet, 21.8 mm in Srinagar Colony, 21.5 mm in Borabanda, 21 mm in Malkajgiri and 20.8 mm in Kukatpally.