Heavy rains expected in Hyderabad, stay prepared: GHMC

HYDERABAD: Heavy rains are predicted from Friday evening at 5 p.m. until midnight over many parts of Hyderabad city, according to the Disaster Response Force Team (DRF) wing of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC).

The DRF team advises citizens to plan their travel accordingly and urges them to dial 040-21111111 or 9000113667 for GHMC-DRF assistance.

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), light rain and thunderstorms with maximum surface wind speeds below 40 kmph (in gusts) are expected at isolated places including Jangaon, Jogulamba Gadwal, Mahabubabad, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Wanaparthy, Warangal, Hanamkonda, and Y. Bhuvanagiri.

Moderate rain and thunderstorms with maximum surface wind speeds between 41 and 61 kmph (in gusts) are expected at isolated places over Nagarkurnool.

The Telangana Weatherman forecasts intense rains for the fourth consecutive day in Hyderabad during late afternoon and night on June 7, 2024.

"T Balaji, the Telangana Weatherman, said, 'Today will be no less as huge storms again ahead in South, Central Telangana during afternoon - night. Hyderabad too, yet again good intense rains ahead for the fourth consecutive day during late afternoon - night. A general trend observed since June 2, 2024. Rain starting in North Telangana in the afternoon reaching Central Telangana and Hyderabad by evening turning very violent in South TG during night.'

Warning for the next three days for Telangana:

May 7 (Yellow): Thunderstorms with rain accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) are very likely to occur at isolated places in Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Medchal Malkajigiri, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, Narayanpet, and Jogulamba Gadwal districts of Telangana.

May 8 (Yellow): Thunderstorms with rain accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) are very likely to occur at isolated places in Adilabad, Komarambheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagital, Rajanna Sircilla, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Warangal, and Hanamkonda districts of Telangana.

May 9 (Yellow): Thunderstorms with rain accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) are very likely to occur at isolated places in Adilabad, Komarambheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagital, Rajanna Sircilla, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts of Telangana.

Monsoon safety tips by the Directorate of Enforcement Vigilance and Disaster Management, GHMC:

Stay Informed: Monitor weather updates and alerts through reliable sources like local news and weather apps.

Respond Quickly: Evacuate low-lying areas and move to higher ground if there is any possibility of a flash flood.

Avoid Travel: Limit travel only when necessary. If you must drive, be cautious of slick roads and reduced visibility. Avoid flooded roads and washed-out bridges. Also, see alerts on TV from the Traffic Police Department regarding traffic congestion.

Watch Your Step: Stay away from nalas, manholes, sewerage lines, gutters, sharp objects, and debris.

Stay Away from Power Lines: Be cautious of fallen power lines and report them to the local Electricity Department immediately. Assume all wires on the ground and street light poles are electrically charged and dangerous.

Evacuation Plan: Know your local evacuation routes and have a plan in place in case you need to leave your home.

Building Collapse: Building collapse is a possibility. Stop all cellar-digging/wall construction activities and move labor camps away from the construction site.

Be Community Aware: Check on neighbors, especially the elderly, disabled, children, or those who may live alone, to ensure they are aware of the weather situation and have taken necessary precautions.