Heavy rains pound Hyderabad, 7 killed

Heavy downpour in Hyderabad on Wednesday left seven people, including four children, dead in two rain-related incidents, while traffic movement was thrown out of gear due to waterlogging in most parts of the city.

The rains caused a chaotic situation with huge traffic blocks in many parts of the city till afternoon. Several low-lying areas were inundated forcing people to vacate their houses.

Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao announced Rs. 2 lakh ex-gratia to the next of kin of the deceased, while an equal sum will be given by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and Rs. 50,000 under ‘Apathbandhu’ scheme, as applicable.

Mr. Rao held a meeting with State Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister K.T. Rama Rao, senior officials of GHMC, police and other departments concerned and reviewed the situation, a statement from the CM’s office said.