Hyderabad Records Heavy Rains: Nearly a 100mm Downpour in Key Areas

Hyderabad: Hyderabad witnessed a near 100mm rainfall event, with several areas experiencing intense downpours, according to data from the Telangana State Development Planning Society (TSDPS).

Top Rainfall Records:

1. Santosh Nagar: 98.8 mm

2. Saidabad: 92.3 mm

3. Malakpet: 91.8 mm

4. Saroornagar: 90.5 mm

5. Amberpet: 89 mm

Other areas receiving significant rainfall include:

Moosarambagh: 87.5 mm

L.B. Nagar: 80.5 mm

Champapet: 75 mm

Himayatnagar: 69.3 mm

Charminar: 65.3 mm

Rainfall Above 40mm (Notable Areas):

Uppal: 60 mm

Musheerabad: 60.5 mm

Nacharam: 51.5 mm

Gachibowli: 52.3 mm

SEC-BAD: 47.5 mm

Khairtabad: 41.5 mm

The cutoff for significant rainfall stood at 40mm, with Hafizpet marking the threshold at 40mm.

This heavy rainfall event underscores Hyderabad's vulnerability to seasonal downpours, impacting daily life and highlighting the need for robust urban drainage systems.