Hyderabad experienced significant disruption on Monday, September 22, 2025, as heavy rainfall lashed various parts of the city just ahead of the bustling evening commute. This sudden downpour resulted in severe traffic snarls and extensive waterlogging on key arterial roads, prompting the traffic police to issue urgent advisories and warnings about the gridlocked conditions.
For instance, the Hyderabad Traffic Police specifically highlighted substantial waterlogging near Mehdi Function Hall and Ayodhya Junction, recommending that commuters find alternative routes to avoid further delays. Emergency personnel and specialized Hydra teams were swiftly deployed to the affected areas to clear the standing water and manage the mounting traffic congestion.
Earlier in the day, from morning until 4:00 PM, areas such as Ameerpet, Khairatabad, Alwal, and Kapra had already recorded rain, according to data from the Telangana Development Planning Society. However, the more widespread and disruptive rains were reported by residents in other parts of the city later in the afternoon. In response to the intensifying weather conditions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) released a weather alert around 4:30 PM, forecasting moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms across several localities within the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) area for the subsequent two to three hours, indicating prolonged challenges for the city’s residents.