Heavy Rain Lashes Hyderabad And Parts Of Telangana, Schools To Remain Shut Today

The incessant rain lashed the parts of Hyderabad, causing severe waterlogging and traffic congestion in Telangana capital. Amid the downpour, the district administration declared a holiday for all educational institutions on Monday.

Severe waterlogging witnessed in Hyderabad(X/ ANI)

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Hyderabad district collector Anudeep Durishetty said, “Important Announcement: In light of the heavy rainfall forecast in Hyderabad, the government has declared today a holiday for all educational institutions in Hyderabad. Stay indoors and stay safe".

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert issued for the city on Tuesday, while the Hyderabad Met Department has forecast light to moderate showers and thundershowers very likely to occur at most places over Telangana while an orange alert has been issued in some districts of the state today.