Heavy rain lashes parts of Hyderabad on October 30 evening; van driver rescued from nala

A 46-year-old Zepto delivery driver, Ghantasala Arjun Kumar, was rescued on Friday evening after he was swept into a nala along with his bike near Vital Rao Nagar at around 7.30 pm on Friday as heavy rain lashed the city, inundating roads and overflowing the sewer network. He was rescued by Madhapur police and National Disaster Response Force teams. His bike had not been picked up at the time of the update.

Traffic came to a standstill on the Shaikpet-Khajaguda road in Hyderabad on Friday (October 30). | Photo credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR

In other parts of the city and surrounding areas, heavy rain brought much-needed relief from the dry season, although it disrupted vehicular traffic. The highest of 108 mm was recorded in Keesara of Medchal Malkajgiri. While other districts in Telangana also received rain in the morning, the intensity of rainfall in the city was higher.

Dark clouds gather over the Secretariat in Hyderabad on Friday (October 30) as street vendors and commuters go about their business. | Photo credit: RAMAKRISHNA G

Waterlogging was reported around Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Yousufguda, Madhuranagar, Ameerpet and Punjagutta as well as in eastern areas including Kapra, Keesara, Ghatkesar, Dammaiguda, Nagaram, Rampally, Boduppal, Peerzadiguda, Medipally and Charlapally.

Heavy rain lashed Manikonda area in Hyderabad on Friday (October 30), catching commuters unaware. | Photo credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR

Uppal, Nagole, Saroornagar, LB Nagar, Hayathnagar and BN Reddy Nagar also received rain while parts of Old City including Chandrayangutta, Falaknuma, Santosh Nagar, Kanchanbagh, Bandlaguda, Chatrinaka and Shalibanda were affected.

Central and western areas including Abids, Nampally, Khairatabad, Himayatnagar, Nanakramguda, Manikonda, Shaikpet, Tolichowki and Gachibowli also received rain.

Commuters drive in the rain in Hyderabad on Friday (October 30). | Photo credit: RAMAKRISHNA G

Traffic was affected at several places, including Puranapool, Malakpet, Praja Bhavan, BVB-Tajmahal interchange at Banjara Hills and around Pillar No. 117 on the PVNR Expressway. Traffic was also slow between Tippu Khan Bridge and Langar Houz.

Commuters drive in the rain in Hyderabad on Friday (October 30). | Photo credit: RAMAKRISHNA G

Monsoon emergency teams have been deployed to clear the water from the affected sections, while motorists have been advised to exercise caution and follow traffic police instructions.

Rain in and around Hyderabad on October 30, 2026

CircleRainfallKeesara (Medchal)108.8 mmBahadurpura (Hyderabad)82.3 mmMadhapur (Rangareddy)73.5 mmJubilee Hills (Hyderabad)66.8 mmGolconda (Hyderabad)66.5 mmCharminar)65 mm (Hyderabad)

Bahadurpura in Hyderabad recorded 82.3 mm of rain, 73.5 mm in Madhapur, 66.8 mm in Jubilee Hills, 66.5 mm in Golconda and 65 mm in Charminar, according to Telangana Development Planning Society’s weather observations till 8 pm.

Heavy rain lashed Manikonda area in Hyderabad on Friday (October 30), catching commuters unaware. | Photo credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR

The highest rainfall at Yadadri Bhuvanagiri was 80.3 mm. It was 69.8 mm in Nalgonda and 31.8 mm in Sangareddy.

Heavy rain lashed Manikonda area in Hyderabad on Friday (October 30), catching commuters unaware. | Photo credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR

In its weather update issued at 4:54 pm, the India Meteorological Department Center – Hyderabad has predicted light to moderate rains over south-east and west parts of Hyderabad during the next two hours.

India Meteorological Department-Hyderabad Center weather update was issued on Friday evening | Photo credit: BY ARRANGEMENT

Published – 30 Oct 2026 18:06 IST