04/08/2025
Heavy Downpour Brings Hyderabad to Its Knees — Citizens Lash Out at Telangana Government
Hyderabad | August 4, 2025
A sudden spell of heavy rainfall on Monday afternoon threw life out of gear in Hyderabad, exposing once again the fragile state of the city’s drainage and civic preparedness. The highest rainfall was recorded in Gajularamaram at 151.5 mm in just four hours, while other areas like Banjara Hills (124.5 mm), Yousufguda (117 mm), Kukatpally (100.8 mm), and Khairatabad (99.3 mm) were also hit by intense showers, as per data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS).
The torrential rain led to massive waterlogging and severe traffic congestion across the city. Roads were submerged in areas such as Ameerpet, Mehdipatnam, Jubilee Hills, Masab Tank, Puranapool, and Erragadda, leaving thousands of commuters stranded for hours.
With public transport services badly affected, many citizens were left with no option but to walk through flooded streets. Disturbing visuals emerged from various localities showing parents carrying their children on their shoulders, making their way through knee-deep water. Several office-goers, elderly people, and schoolchildren were also seen struggling to reach home.
As the situation worsened, public outrage spilled onto the streets and social media platforms, with citizens sharply criticizing the Telangana Congress government. “This government displaced thousands of people in the name of the HYDRAA safety project. But today’s rain has shown that even basic infrastructure hasn’t improved,” said one angry local resident in the Mehdipatnam area.
Many described the rain as a “wake-up call” for the state administration. “They made big announcements, evicted poor families from their homes, and promised flood safety. But when it really mattered, all systems failed,” said another commuter while stuck in traffic near Jubilee Hills Check Post.
A tree fall incident near Jalagam Vengal Rao Park added to the chaos, blocking the road in front of GVK One Mall. Teams from the Panjagutta Traffic Police and the Disaster Response Force (DRF) worked through the waterlogged evening to clear the road and manage traffic.
Meanwhile, emergency response units from Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda police commissionerates were deployed to restore order at key intersections. DRF personnel were stationed at critical flooding zones to clear stagnated water and help citizens.
Despite these efforts, many felt the damage had already been done. The emotional toll, combined with the lack of timely intervention, led to growing criticism of the government’s urban management and disaster readiness.
With more rainfall predicted in the coming days, residents remain on edge — questioning whether their safety is truly a priority, or just another political slogan.
