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Telangana Flooded as Heavy Rains Lash South India
6 Oct
Summary
- Hyderabad sees heavy rainfall, leading to waterlogging
- Vaishno Devi Yatra suspended from October 5-7, 2025
- Tamil Nadu on alert for intense downpours in 12 districts
On Sunday, October 6, 2025, the city of Hyderabad in the Indian state of Telangana witnessed heavy rainfall, leading to waterlogging in several areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecast a generally cloudy sky with moderate rain for the region.
In a separate development, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has announced the suspension of the Vaishno Devi Yatra, a popular pilgrimage, from October 5 to 7, 2025, due to an inclement weather advisory issued by the IMD. The Yatra is expected to resume on October 8.
Additionally, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has issued a weather alert forecasting heavy rainfall across 12 districts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday. These districts include Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Salem, Tirupattur, Namakkal, Tiruchirappalli, Dindigul, Theni, Virudhunagar, and Sivaganga. The heavy downpours are expected to be accompanied by thunder and lightning in some areas.
Authorities have urged the public to stay alert and avoid waterlogged areas, while farmers have been advised to plan their fieldwork and harvesting activities accordingly.
