Hyderabad, Sept. 15 -- Two persons were swept away by floodwaters following heavy rainfall in Hyderabad's Habeeb Nagar area on Sunday night, officials said.

A search operation is underway, with three Disaster Response Force (DRF) teams deployed to locate them.

According to Habeeb Nagar police station officials, "Around 9 pm, after heavy rain, two people, Arjun (26) and Rama (25), were swept away in the rainwater. They have not been found yet. Three DRF teams are on the ground, but water flow in the area remains heavy."

Despite the intense rainfall, Hyderabad Traffic Police personnel were deployed across the city to manage congestion, assist commuters, and clear water-logged stretches.

"Our teams worked round-the-clock to ensure minima...