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At least 13 people died and many got injured as heavy rains lashed Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana for the second consecutive day on Wednesday (October 14). Several residential areas in Hyderabad have been submerged due to incessant rains.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow alert for Hyderabad saying that the deep depression was now moving towards Maharashtra. Heavy rains are expected in Vikarabad, Siddipet and Jagaon districts of Telangana. The state government has declared a holiday for Wednesday and Thursday due to heavy rainfall.

VC Sajjanar, Commissioner of Police, Cyberabad Metropolitan Police, on Wednesday appealed to the people to not step out of homes unless necessary as rainfall is set to continue in the region. “I request people to not step outside as rainfall is likely to continue in region. Contact our control room helpline- 9490617444 in case of any emergency. Our teams are equipped to tackle the situation,” said Sajjanar.