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Heavy rainfall and flooding in Hyderabad
Overview
Hyderabad and the surrounding Telangana region have experienced significant weather disruptions due to heavy rainfall. Initially, a flash flood watch was issued for September 20, 2026, as forecasts predicted river flows at twice the normal median. Localized heavy showers caused traffic congestion, particularly near Ganesh festival sites, leading authorities to suggest staggered working hours or remote work.
By late September, the weather situation intensified as a depression over the Bay of Bengal was expected to bring widespread and extremely heavy rain to the region. This resulted in sudden thunderstorms, waterlogging in areas such as the Secunderabad Clock Tower underpass, and slowed vehicular movement. In response, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy placed municipal corporations, police, and the HYDRAA Disaster Response Force on high alert to manage drainage and public safety.
Entities
Hyderabad · India Meteorological Department · Telangana Development Planning Society · A Revanth Reddy · Cyberabad Traffic Police
Timeline
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesHyderabad faces heavy rain and traffic disruptions
Heavy rains and thunderstorms have caused waterlogging and traffic disruptions in Hyderabad. The IMD warns of continued extremely heavy rainfall across Telangana due to a depression in the Bay of Bengal.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sourcesHyderabad placed on flash flood watch amid heavy rainfall
Hyderabad is under a flash flood watch due to rising river flows. Localized heavy rains have caused waterlogging and traffic disruptions during the Ganesh festival, with more rain expected through late month.
Sources
deccanchronicle.com · en.etemaaddaily.com · indtoday.com · latestly.com · newindianexpress.com