Cloudburst Alert for Hyderabad: Authorities Warn of Intense Rainfall Across City
GHMC issues cloudburst alert for Hyderabad; intense rain, flooding expected in key areas. Residents advised to stay indoors and avoid travel.
Heavy rain lashes Nanakramguda as Hyderabad braces for cloudburst-like downpour.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has issued a high-intensity rainfall warning for several areas in Hyderabad, cautioning residents about potential cloudburst-like conditions on Thursday evening.
According to GHMC officials, areas such as Kukatpally, Secunderabad, Mehdipatnam, Serilingampally, and Patancheru could receive between 80–100 mm of rainfall within a single hour—a volume nearing cloudburst levels. This could result in waterlogging, traffic disruption, and flash floods in low-lying areas.
“My hands are shivering while I type this message,” a local weather enthusiast wrote, underlining the seriousness of the situation.
What to Expect:
Rainfall of 25–40 mm is forecast across various localities in the next two hours.
- Strong thunderstorms are expected to develop later tonight.
- Cloudburst-like conditions are likely in select areas.
Advisory for Residents:
- Avoid non-essential travel
- Stay clear of waterlogged or flood-prone zones
- Keep emergency supplies like flashlights, power banks, clean water, and essential medicines ready
Emergency Measures:
- Disaster response teams have been placed on high alert
- Citizens are urged to stay updated through official GHMC channels
Hyderabad has faced multiple episodes of urban flooding in recent years. Officials stress the importance of taking this alert seriously to prevent accidents, injuries, and major disruptions.
