Hyderabad | Heavy rain caught us off guard, say Cyberabad Traffic Police

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Commuters wade through a waterlogged stretch at Ranigunj in Secunderabad after heavy rain lashed Hyderabad on Tuesday evening (June 9, 2026) | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G

The intense downpour in Hyderabad on Tuesday (June 9, 2026) may have lasted little more than an hour, but it sent traffic flow out of whack at several locations where motorists were caught for hours.

Flooding blocked traffic flow at several known hotspots across Hyderabad and Cyberabad, including beneath the Kothaguda-Kondapur flyover and near Preston Prime Mall in Gachibowli. Videos of submerged vehicles, inundated shops and stranded commuters quickly spread across social media as the rain brought parts of the city to a standstill.

According to traffic police officials, catchment areas developed to collect excess rainwater and prevent waterlogging on roads were overwhelmed by the volume of water during the sudden spell of heavy rain. The situation was particularly visible beneath the Kothaguda-Kondapur flyover, where water accumulated rapidly, leaving several vehicles partially submerged.

While the flooding subsided within hours, officials said the incident highlighted the need to reassess the capacity of existing catchment areas, drainage vents and associated infrastructure at locations that repeatedly witness waterlogging during the monsoon.

“Some of these concerns related to the catchment areas and their vents were brought to the attention of the municipality and the works are yet to be completed. Yesterday’s rain caught us all off guard and highlighted the need to address them immediately,” a said an official from the Gachibowli Traffic Police.

Personnel from the Disaster Response Force (DRF) and Traffic Police were seen standing in knee deep water and clearing waste from drains and vents to facilitate the movement of water.

Amid ongoing infrastructure works across the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate, several roads are currently dug up for utility projects, creating additional challenges during adve