Hyderabad Hit by Heavy Showers Amid Evening Rush Hours Post Rainy Spell

Swift Summary:

• Hyderabad experienced rain on Thursday (September 18, 2025) afternoon, following heavy rains the previous day.
• Dark clouds covered most parts of the city before rain began during evening rush hours.
• Waterlogging occurred in several areas within less than an hour of rainfall, including Maitrivanam and Saifabad.
• Hyderabad Traffic Police advised commuters to avoid panjagutta towards begumpet due to severe waterlogging near GRT and Praja Bhavan.
• The India meteorological department (IMD) forecasted light-to-moderate rain or thunderstorms with occasional gusty winds and intense spells for later in the day.
• The highest recorded rainfall until 4 p.m. was 1.7 cm in Alwal Circle under Medchal-Malkajgiri district, according to Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS).

!Image of Hyderabad’s weather update issued by IMD

Indian Opinion Analysis:
The recurrent heavy rains pose infrastructure challenges for Hyderabad as waterlogging continues to disrupt public life and transportation networks during even short-duration rainfall events. this highlights the city’s need for effective drainage systems capable of handling sudden weather impacts in densely populated areas such as Maitrivanam and Saifabad while ensuring smooth commutes during peak hours.With IMD forecasting further rainfall throughout the evening accompanied by gusty winds and thunderstorms, authorities face immediate pressure to implement preventative measures-such as traffic diversions or clearing drains-to mitigate inconvenience for residents prioritizing this response over systemic upgrades that require longer-term investments.

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