Several areas in Hyderabad remain flooded following heavy rain within the city last evening. town received 10-12 cm of rainfall between 8:30 pm and 11 pm, as a results of which several low-lying areas got flooded with rainwater entering homes in several places. Two people are reported missing after they were over excited by the strong currents in low-lying areas, officials said.
News agency ANI shared a video of a flooded restaurant within the Old City where the purchasers were seen sitting and having food with their ankles covered in floodwater.
Eight flights were diverted to nearby cities – six to Bengaluru and one each to Vijayawada and Chennai.
On social media, residents recalled the horrors of flooding in September-October last year as they accused the town administration of not engaged on improving the infrastructure.
In Chintalkunta, one man was caught in a frenzy by the currents. He was later reported to be safe.
However, two others are reported missing in Vanasthalipuram, a police official said.
“Two persons are washed away after nullahs overflowed thanks to heavy rains. Rescue team looking for them,” senior lawman K Purushottam said.
