Downpour drenches Hyderabad again

Hyderabad: Heavy downpour accompanied by thunder and lightning on Friday evening completely drenched the city and thus virtually turning Hyderabad into " Waterabad" once again.

The heavy rainfall is stated to be due to cyclonic circulation over the State and also in the coastal area of the neighbouring AP state. Consequent to this, several areas in the city have been receiving rains commencing with light drizzle in the morning.

However, the subsequent steady heavy cloud formation has suddenly turned the city into darkness. And the sudden downpour caught many a netizen unawares even as they were preparing to rush home for a long festive holiday.

As usual main roads, lanes and by-lanes in many areas were waterlogged and resembled like gushing streams in a concrete jungle. The rain waters and overflowing drain waters also escalated the misery of the residents in many low-lying areas as their dwellings were flooded.

Heavy streams of waters flowed on many flyovers, while main thorough fares too were covered sheets of flowing rain water. This adversely affected the traffic movement in many areas. Cars and motorcycles and scooters were seen on many roads getting struck in knee-deep water forcing the owners to move on with great difficulty.

Consequent to the forecast from weathermen about incessant rains during the coming days, the GHMC authorities were on alert keeping all emergency squads ready to meet any eventuality. According to the forecast, heavy to moderate rains are expected for another 72 hours thus making the eagerly-awaited Dasara into a wet festival.