Hyderabad rain: 12 people killed in Telangana; holiday declared till Thursday after IMD issues yellow alert

Hyderabad, Telangana and neighbouring areas are witnessing heavy rainfall, following which The India Meteorological Department issued yellow alert for Hyderabad as it said that the deep depression was now moving towards Maharashtra. Heavy rains are expected in Vikarabad, Siddipet and Jagaon districts of Telangana. Twelve people have died in Telangana in rain related incidents, following incessant rainfall that lashed different parts of the state, leading to waterlogging 

Considering the situation, the state government has declared a holiday for today and tomorrow. It has advised people to stay indoor until necessary. Meanwhile, the Met department said that thunderstorm accompanied by lightning is very likely to occur at isolated places over Telangana on Wednesday. 

Ten people, including a toddler died in two wall collapse incidents in Chandrayangutta police station limits. In another incident, a 40-year-old woman and her daughter died after the roof of their house fell on them at Ibrahimpatnam area here after downpour, police said on Wednesday. 

According to official data, from 8.30 am to 2100 hours on Tuesday, Singapur Township in Medchal Malkajgiri district received 292.5 mm rainfall, followed by 250.8 mm at Verkat Palle in Yadadri-Bhongir district.  

Police teams and personnel of Disaster Response Force (DRF) of GHMC and NDRF evacuated several families from different localities that were flooded, even as rescue efforts were on in many other areas. As many as 33 passengers of a state-run bus were rescued after the vehicle got stuck owing to water-logging on a road at Uppal here, police said. 

Meanwhile, civic authorities and police officials have asked people not to venture out of their homes in view of the rains. GHMC Commissioner D S Lokesh Kumar urged those living in dilapidated buildings and sheds to vacate the premises. He said temporary accommodation has been provided at community halls.