Hyderabad roads waterlogged, traffic hit as heavy rain coincides with Ganesh immersion rush
On Saturday evening, Hyderabad was hit by heavy rain that coincided with the rush to visit Ganesh pandals. The city, which had been hot and humid earlier, saw heavy rainfall after 4 p.m., leading to waterlogging and disrupted traffic. Waterlogged roads were reported at several locations, including Shaikpet flyover, Manikonda-Tolichowki towards Gachibowli, Iqbal Minar Road towards the Secretariat, and Nagole towards Bandlaguda.
The rain also affected traffic in areas with heavy footfall for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, such as Khairatabad, where large numbers of devotees were visiting the idol. Traffic police and Disaster Response Force personnel were deployed to clear waterlogging and ensure smooth traffic flow. The city recorded varying levels of rainfall, with Nagole receiving the most at 63.3 mm, followed by Shamshabad, Sivarampally, Rajendranagar, and Attapur.
While several parts of Hyderabad remained dry, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport experienced flight disruptions, with two flights being diverted.
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