Over the past few days, there have been several incidents of fallen trees and wall collapses due to the continuous heavy rain
As heavy rains continue to batter Hyderabad, Telangana, the city is on high alert. The Indian Meteorological Department, Hyderabad center, issued an alert at 6:30 am on Thursday, July 27, warning of intense cloud cover over Telangana. The alert indicates that the region is likely to experience heavy downpour, leading to waterlogging in various roads and areas.
Over the past few days, there have been several incidents of fallen trees and wall collapses due to the continuous heavy rain. The situation is precarious, and authorities are taking necessary precautions to ensure the safety of citizens. The EV&DM (Emergency, Vigilance, and Disaster Management) has issued a warning of heavy rains for the next three hours across Hyderabad. Consequently, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and Disaster Response Force (DRF) have urged people to stay indoors unless there is an emergency.
Some low-lying areas are expected to face waterlogging, posing a challenge to residents. The authorities have specifically cautioned citizens to stay away from electric poles to avoid potential hazards.
Avoiding unnecessary travel and staying indoors can help prevent accidents and ensure personal safety during these challenging weather conditions
In response to the severe weather conditions, IT and IT-related companies have instructed their employees to work from home, prioritizing their safety. Additionally, educational institutions have been closed during this period to protect students and staff from the adverse effects of the heavy rainfall.
To manage the water levels and prevent flooding, water from the twin reservoirs has been released into the Musi River. The authorities are closely monitoring areas located along the riverbanks to ensure safety and take immediate action if needed.
In times of such weather emergencies, it is crucial for the public to remain cautious, follow the guidance of local authorities, and stay updated on weather advisories. Avoiding unnecessary travel and staying indoors can help prevent accidents and ensure personal safety during these challenging weather conditions.
*******************************************************
Readers
These are extraordinary times. All of us have to rely on high-impact, trustworthy journalism. And this is especially true of the Indian Diaspora. Members of the Indian community overseas cannot be fed with inaccurate news.
Pravasi Samwad is a venture that has no shareholders. It is the result of an impassioned initiative of a handful of Indian journalists spread around the world. We have taken the small step forward with the pledge to provide news with accuracy, free from political and commercial influence. Our aim is to keep you, our readers, informed about developments at ‘home’ and across the world that affect you.
Please help us to keep our journalism independent and free.
In these difficult times, to run a news website requires finances. While every contribution, big or small, will makes a difference, we request our readers to put us in touch with advertisers worldwide. It will be a great help.
For more information: pravasisamwad00@gmail.com