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HYDRAA Deploys Teams to Clear Waterlogging in Secunderabad After Torrential Rain
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 07:38 AM
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Heavy rains triggered extensive waterlogging in Secunderabad, prompting HYDRAA to mobilize resources for drainage and relief.
Heavy downpours over the past 24 hours left large parts of Secunderabad submerged, with streets turning into temporary streams and several residential areas reporting standing water. Local authorities recorded rainfall levels well above the seasonal average, overwhelming the city's drainage network.
In response, HYDRAA dispatched emergency crews equipped with high‑capacity pumps and sandbags to the most affected zones. Teams worked through the night to clear clogged drains, pump out water from low‑lying neighborhoods, and set up temporary barriers to protect vulnerable properties.
Officials said that while the immediate threat is being mitigated, residents should remain cautious, avoid wading through waterlogged streets, and follow any further advisories issued by municipal agencies.
In response, HYDRAA dispatched emergency crews equipped with high‑capacity pumps and sandbags to the most affected zones. Teams worked through the night to clear clogged drains, pump out water from low‑lying neighborhoods, and set up temporary barriers to protect vulnerable properties.
Officials said that while the immediate threat is being mitigated, residents should remain cautious, avoid wading through waterlogged streets, and follow any further advisories issued by municipal agencies.