Hyderabad: Eight persons died in separate incidents, four of them in wall collapse, as several parts of Telangana were battered by severe thunderstorms on Sunday. Two others were feared drowned. .
Can Hyderabad withstand this Monsoon season?: The monsoon season is fast approaching, but Hyderabad is not adequately prepared for the heavy rains. Despite plans to address urban flooding, the Strategic Nala Development Programme (SNDP) remains incomplete, leaving the city vulnerable to potential disaster.
Hyderabad: Hyderabad is not ready for the upcoming monsoon, as works that were proposed to address urban flooding are yet to be completed.Going by data from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.
Heavy rains brought relief from the heat in Hyderabad but also caused flooding in several areas. The Telangana State Development Planning Society reported over 51 mm of rainfall, with Yousfuguda recording the highest at 51.3 mm. The Indian Meteorological Department predicted more rainfall for the evening and night, raising concerns for the IPL match. Alerts have been issued, urging people to monitor the weather and be prepared to move to safer locations. The IMD also warned of moderate rain and thundershowers in GHMC limits. Residents are advised to stay updated with weather forecasts and take precautions.