Motorists make way in heavy rain in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
| Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL

Heavy rain lashed several parts of Hyderabad on Wednesday, disrupting life, throwing traffic out of gear, and prompting health officials to remain on high alert. The downpour began in the afternoon and continued till late into the night, casting a gloomy shadow over the city with dark skies.

According to data from Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), as of 10 p.m., Santosh Nagar recorded the highest rainfall at 87.3 mm, followed by Malakpet with 82.5 mm, Saroor Nagar with 77.8 mm, Moosarambagh with 75.8 mm, and LB Nagar with 69 mm. Other areas such as Champapet (66.3 mm), Amberpet (61 mm), Yakutpura (56 mm), and Azampura (55.5 mm) also witnessed intense rainfall. Rainfall was also recorded in Musheerabad (47.5 mm), Chandrayangutta (43.5 mm), Secunderabad (42.5 mm), and Uppal (40.8 mm).

Several localities, including Uppal, Nacharam, Mallapur, AS Rao Nagar, Sainikpuri, Medchal, Jeedimetla, Malakpet, and Chandrayangutta, experienced heavy downpour. Waterlogging was reported at numerous major junctions, which led to traffic snarls across the city. Areas such as Begumpet, Paradise, Parade Ground, Marredpally, Tarnaka, Habsiguda, and Uppal bore the brunt of the congestion.

Traffic police from Hyderabad and Rachakonda, along with Disaster Response Force (DRF) teams from Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) were deployed at key intersections to manage the situation and assist commuters.

In response to the worsening weather, Telangana Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha issued a directive urging senior health officials to remain vigilant. He instructed that doctors and support staff be available round-the-clock at all government healthcare facilities to ensure uninterrupted medical services. Highlighting the need for rapid emergency response, he directed that pregnant women and critical patients be given immediate attention and not be subjected to delays.

The Minister also advised hospitals to shift expectant mothers nearing their due dates to birth-waiting rooms for better care and monitoring. All ambulances, including 102 emergency vehicles, have been ordered to remain on standby with personnel available throughout the night.