Cyberabad civic body flunks first monsoon rainfall test as roads disappear under water on June 9

Published 10 June 2026 · local

As employees streamed out of offices across Hyderabad’s IT corridor on Tuesday (June 9, 2026) evening, the roads around T-Hub, Durgam Cheruvu cable bridge, Raidurg

As employees streamed out of offices across Hyderabad’s IT corridor on Tuesday (June 9, 2026) evening, the roads around T-Hub, Durgam Cheruvu cable bridge, Raidurg and Hitech City presented a scene more commonly associated with the peak monsoon months. Long queues of vehicles stretched into the distance, their red brake lights reflecting off rain-soaked roads. But beneath the sea of red tail lights was another familiar monsoon image that residents of Cyberabad know all too well: roads disappearing under stagnant water. An hour of intense rainfall between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. was enough to inundate several stretches across the newly formed Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) limits, triggering waterlogging and bringing traffic to a near standstill in parts of the IT corridor.

Rainfall amount According to the CMC, in one hour, Miyapur received the highest rainfall during the hour at 53.3 mm, followed by Kukatpally with 52 mm, Hafeezpet with 47.5 mm, KPHB Colony with 46 mm, Shaikpet with 44.3 mm, Khajaguda with 43.3 mm, Raidurg with 30.8 mm and Madhapur with 27.5 mm. The sudden downpour led to widespread water accumulation across several parts of the Cyberabad region. Areas including Kondapur, Madhapur and Hafeezpet witnessed significant waterlogging, with multiple cars and two-wheelers left partially submerged. Videos circulating on social media showed motorists struggling through inundated roads, while stranded vehicles were seen marooned in stagnant water at several junctions.

Monsoon preparedness announced on June 1 The disruptions were observed after Cyberabad civic authorities announced monsoon preparedness measures on June 1. Ahead of the rainy season, the Corporation had identified vulnerable locations, deployed monsoon emergency teams and held coordination meetings with the Cyberabad Police and Traffic Police to ensure prompt response to waterlogging and minimise traffic disruptions during heavy rain. Field visit on June 10 On Wednesday morning, CMC Commissioner G. Srijana, along with zonal commissioners, deputy commissioners, engineering officials and monsoon emergency teams, reviewed the situation and inspected affected areas. In coordination with the Cyberabad Law and Order Police and Traffic Police, field teams monitored vulnerable locations, regulated traffic movement and attended to water stagnation points on priority.

The rain on Tuesday provided the first major test for those arrangements. The teams monitored vulnerable locations, regulated traffic movement and attended to water stagnation points on priority. “We have also identified existing and newly emerging waterlogging locations and initiated corrective measures to strengthen drainage management and improve preparedness for future rainfall events,” said a senior official.