Hyderabad: Continuous heavy rains have disrupted normal life in the city, leading to severe waterlogging. Uprooted trees have made the situation worse, and most people are staying indoors as the civic body has advised against unnecessary travel.
The Hyderabad Met Centre predicts more rains over the next two days because of a low-pressure area. Almost all areas, including Kapra, Secunderabad, Uppal, Malkajgiri, Alwal, Musheerabad, Jubilee Hills, Santosh Nagar, Chandrayangutta, Begumpet, Nampally, Madhapur, Mehdipatnam, and Chandanagar, have experienced light to moderate rainfall.
The IMD Hyderabad forecasts that the weather will not improve soon and has issued a yellow alert for the city.
The continuous rain has worsened the condition of city roads, creating thousands of potholes. Driving has become a nightmare due to the poor road conditions. Ongoing civic works like cables, drainage, and water pipelines that are not completed on time are causing additional problems.
The rains have also increased water levels in three major water bodies. The level in Hussain Sagar has risen to 513.21 ft, close to its full tank level of 513.41 ft. Osman Sagar’s level is at 1779.25 ft against its full tank level of 1790 ft. Himayat Sagar’s level is at 1755.60 ft, nearing its full tank level of 1763 ft.
GHMC has deployed Monsoon Emergency Teams and Static Teams across the city. Authorities have alerted residents in low-lying areas and advised people to leave their homes only if necessary. Special teams have cleared waterlogging in multiple locations like Allwyn Colony, Uppal Circle, Karwan, Balanagar, ECIL X roads, and others.
Officials from various departments are working together to avoid traffic problems. Weather warnings are being issued regularly to keep the public informed. Strict measures are being taken to prevent any accidents due to the rains.
GHMC officials have been on high alert following warnings from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). GHMC has set up 238 static and 154 monsoon emergency teams at waterlogging points.
The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has set up 30 monsoon emergency teams. Additionally, Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) has formed 29 monsoon emergency teams to continuously clear water at waterlogging points.