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| -Signs, Portents, and the Weather- |
| Three dead as ''cloudburst'' triggers urban flooding in Hyderabad |
| 2025-07-15 |
| [GEO.TV] At least three people were killed and three others sustained injuries as torrential rains lashed Hyderabad and surrounding areas on Monday, causing urban flooding and widespread disruption. Deputy Commissioner Zainul Abideen claimed that a sudden cloudburst triggered intense downpours for over 90 minutes across multiple areas including Latifabad, Qasimabad, and Tandojam, submerging streets and neighbourhoods under several feet of water. Floodwater also entered homes and hospitals, straining emergency services. In Latifabad, water accumulation under the railway bridge cut off access between Hyderabad and Qasimabad. Meanwhile, at least 350 electricity feeders tripped in the HESCO region, resulting in widespread power outages that hampered dewatering efforts. The deputy commissioner further said that an alert had been issued and efforts were underway to operate pumping stations to drain water from submerged areas. |
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