Heavy rains hit Hyderabad Thursday evening,breaking a week of oppressive heat. But the sudden downpour left many commuters stranded,causing significant waterlogging and traffic snarls at major junctions across city .
After days of heat, weather turned as moderate to heavy showers began in evening. Areas like S.R. Nagar,Somajiguda,Banjara Hills saw substantial water accumulation,slowing traffic. Maitrivanam Junction,Greenlands Flyover towards Begumpet,Doyens Colony,Erragadda,and Secunderabad also affected .
Traffic police from Hyderabad,Cyberabad,Malkajgiri commissionerates rushed to key intersections . They aimed to manage chaos,facilitate smoother flow. And teams from Disaster Response Force (DRF) of HYDRAA activated to clear waterlogged spots .
By 10 p.m.,rainfall varied: Quthbullapur got 37.5 mm,Moosapet 30.5 mm,Balanagar 27.8 mm. Maitrivanam saw 26.5 mm,Srinagar Colony 24.3 mm,Banjara Hills 21.8 mm . Rain kept falling,raising concerns as night wore on…
