Massive downpour triggers a flood-like situation in parts of the city, while information technology corridor is witnessing a traffic gridlock. Heavy rains lashed Hyderabad on Thursday 7th August engulfing roads and low-lying areas and virtually bringing the city to a standstill, while authorities have sounded an alert.
Massive downpour triggered a flood-like situation in parts of the city, while the information technology corridor was witnessing a traffic gridlock. Several areas in central Hyderabad, Secunderabad, IT corridors and outskirts were flooded as about 10 cm of rainfall was recorded in just one hour. At a few places, two-wheelers were washed away, while water entered houses in a few colonies.
Techies returning home from offices in Madhapur and Gachibowli were caught in a gridlock. Many complained of being caught in a jam for four to five hours. As a precautionary measure, they lifted a gate of Himayat Sagar by one foot to release water downstream. Authorities sounded an alert in areas along the Musi River.
HMWSSB managing director Ashok Reddy directed the officials along with the administrative departments of Hyderabad and Rangareddy districts, HYDRAA, GHMC and police to coordinate effectively and remain on high alert as water is released downstream.
According to HMWSSB, the water level in Himayat Sagar was 1762.70 feet against the Full Reservoir Level (FRL) of 1763.50 feet.
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