City struggles as flooding persists
A car stuck in a pothole at Bachupally Junction, en route to Miyapur Crossroads. - By arrangement
Hyderabad, July 26: A week of heavy rains has left Hyderabad’s civic infrastructure battered, with widespread traffic disruptions, waterlogging and damaged roads affecting daily life. Commuters across the city are reporting prolonged delays and flooding in residential areas, as authorities struggle to keep pace with the downpour.
The HYDRAA’s monsoon emergency teams (METs) have been working round the clock to address rain-related emergencies. Despite their efforts, conditions remain dire in many neighbourhoods. Roads in Mehdipatnam, Gachibowli, Kukatpally, LB Nagar, Begumpet and Kothaguda have cracked, caved in or become entirely submerged.
In residential pockets such as Patny Colony in Begumpet, Bholakpur in Musheerabad, Gowlipura and Chaderghat, water has entered homes, leaving residents in distress. Several colonies have reported waist-deep water and a lack of access to relief.
The city’s traffic police, too, have been pressed into continuous duty, managing blockades, regulating traffic through flooded intersections and assisting stranded commuters. Senior officers, including inspectors and joint commissioners, have personally participated in clearing waterlogging from underpasses and ensuring safe passage. However, ongoing rain and deteriorated roads have hampered these efforts.
Srinivas, a member of HYDRAA’s MET team, said, “We are doing our best and working non-stop to manage the rain impact. But the situation is very severe. We pump out the water and then it rains again. It’s a cycle that keeps us going back to square one.”
Traffic congestion remains one of the city’s worst pain points. On several days, a four-kilometre commute from Knowledge City to Gachibowli took over two hours, with vehicles crawling through jam-packed roads. Motorists across Cyberabad and core city areas have shared similar experiences.
HYDRAA officials said their teams will continue operations through the week to create drainage outlets at persistent waterlogging points and support traffic regulation efforts.
In residential pockets such as Patny Colony in Begumpet, Bholakpur in Musheerabad, Gowlipura and Chaderghat, water has entered homes, leaving residents in distress. Several colonies have reported waist-deep water and a lack of access to relief.
The city’s traffic police, too, have been pressed into continuous duty, managing blockades, regulating traffic through flooded intersections and assisting stranded commuters. Senior officers, including inspectors and joint commissioners, have personally participated in clearing waterlogging from underpasses and ensuring safe passage. However, ongoing rain and deteriorated roads have hampered these efforts.
Srinivas, a member of HYDRAA’s MET team, said, “We are doing our best and working non-stop to manage the rain impact. But the situation is very severe. We pump out the water and then it rains again. It’s a cycle that keeps us going back to square one.”
Traffic congestion remains one of the city’s worst pain points. On several days, a four-kilometre commute from Knowledge City to Gachibowli took over two hours, with vehicles crawling through jam-packed roads. Motorists across Cyberabad and core city areas have shared similar experiences.
HYDRAA officials said their teams will continue operations through the week to create drainage outlets at persistent waterlogging points and support traffic regulation efforts.
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