Sudden heavy rain lashes parts of city on August 3, Kapra records 51 mm rainfall in one hour
Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar urged people to be cautious as the Weather Department has forecast heavy rains until the night
On Monday, August 3, 2026, Hyderabad experienced a sudden downpour that caught residents off guard, turning a bright day into a sudden deluge. The rain intensified after 4 p.m., with the Kapra area recording a staggering 51 mm of rainfall within an hour. Two-wheeler riders sought shelter under the Khairatabad Metro Station, leading to slow-moving traffic on the stretch between Ayodhya Junction and VV Statue.
According to the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), rainfall varied across different regions. Kapra recorded the highest at 51.3 mm, followed by A.S. Rao Nagar with 29.3 mm, Allwyn Colony and Nacharam with 27.8 mm, Alwal with 25.5 mm, Chintal with 24.8 mm, Miyapur with 20.8 mm, Khairatabad with 19.8 mm, Kukatpally with 16 mm, Bowenpally with 13.3 mm, and Sainikpuri with 11.3 mm.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar appealed through a post on X, urging citizens to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel, especially in waterlogged areas. He emphasized the safety risks associated with low-lying areas prone to flooding. The Weather Department had warned of continued heavy rains until the night, urging people to stay indoors unless it was an emergency.
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