Heavy rains lash Hyderabad on Monday afternoon, catch residents off guard

Hyderabad hit by heavy rainfall, catching residents off guard, causing traffic disruptions in IT corridor and surrounding areas.

Hyderabad experienced a sudden spell of heavy rainfall on Monday (March 24, 2025) afternoon, surprising residents who had seen bright skies with scattered clouds over the past two days. The downpour, which mainly affected parts of the city’s IT corridor and surrounding areas, left many commuters unprepared.

According to data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), as of 2 p.m, Miyapur recorded the highest rainfall at 13.3 mm, followed by Hafeezpet with 11.8 mm, Kukatpally with 9.3 mm, Moosapet with 9 mm, Gajularamaram with 5.5 mm, Madhapur with 3.5 mm, and the University of Hyderabad registering 2.3 mm of rainfall.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued an afternoon alert predicting light rain and thunderstorms for multiple districts, including Hyderabad, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Rangareddy, Vikarabad, Kamareddy, Sangareddy, and Nirmal. The unexpected showers led to minor disruptions in traffic as wet roads caused delays in some areas.