Sunny skies over Hyderabad turn dark, sudden rain lashes parts of city on August 3

Heavy rains lash Secunderabad catching commuters off guard on Monday (August 3, 2026) | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR A bright and sunny day in Hyderabad suddenly turned dark after the noon on Monday (August 3, 2026) as rain swept through several parts of the city, catching commuters off guard and slowing traffic on some stretches. Heavy rains lash Secunderabad catching commuters off guard on Monday (August 3, 2026) | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR The sudden spell prompted several two-wheeler riders to take shelter under the Khairatabad Metro Station. The congregation of vehicles beneath the station resulted in slow-moving traffic on the stretch between Ayodhya Junction and VV Statue. Heavy rains lash Secunderabad catching commuters off guard on Monday (August 3, 2026) | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR According to data from Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), as of 3 p.m., Khairatabad recorded a rainfall of 14.5 mm followed by 12.8 mm in Monda market, 11.8 mm in Bansilalpet, 7.5 mm in Chilkalguda, 6 mm in Amberpet, 5.8 mm in Uppal, 5 mm in Kukatpally and 4.8 mm in Srinagar Colony.Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar urged people to be cautious as the Weather Department has forecast heavy rains until the night. “Do not travel unless it is an emergency. Don’t step out of your home,” he appealed through a post on X around 3.00 p.m., urging people who are out to wrap up work before rain intensifies and reach home safely. He said traveling through waterlogged areas, low-lying areas at the risk of flooding is unsafe. హైదరాబాద్‌ వాసులారా అప్రమత్తం!నగరంలో ఈ రోజు రాత్రి వరకు భారీ వర్షాలు కురిసే అవకాశం ఉందని వాతావరణ కేంద్రం హెచ్చరించిన నేపథ్యంలో ప్రజలందరూ అత్యంత అప్రమత్తంగా ఉండాలి. అత్యవసర పరిస్థితి ఉంటే తప్ప అనవసర ప్రయాణాలు చేయవద్దు. ఇళ్ల నుంచి బయటకు రావద్దు. బయట ఉన్నవారు వర్ష తీవ్రత పెరిగే… https://t.co/X9moh2KVx3— V.C. Sajjanar, IPS (@SajjanarVC_IPS) August 3, 2026 Published - August 03, 2026 04:06 pm IST