Heavy rains lash Hyderabad, flood many colonies
The rains occurring since the beginning of October are attributed to a cyclonic circulation that persists over the Bay of Bengal.
Hyderabad: Moderate to heavy rains lashed the city on the weekend, much of it in the Old City. Heavy rains were recorded at Uppal, Falaknuma, Ramnagar, Madhapur, Chandanagar, Darulshifa, Dabeerpura and Jama Masjid.
The rains occurring since the beginning of October are attributed to a cyclonic circulation that persists over the Bay of Bengal. This will bring more rains to the state up to October 15.
Waterlogging was reported from Chandrayangutta, Engine Bowli, Bahadurpura, Edi Bazaar and other areas. The downpour accompanied by wind disrupted traffic at all major junctions.
The mercury stood at 31ºC earlier in the day and gradually dropped down after the heavy rains. The night temperature was expected to drop below 22ºC.
Since the beginning of the month, the state has received 46 per cent surplus rainfall, districts such as Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Mahbubnagar , Medak, Nalgonda, Ranga Reddy and Warangal are in the excess rainfall zone. The composite Adilabad, Khammam and Nizamabad districts are in the deficit zone.