India, Aug. 4 -- Heavy rain lashed Hyderabad on Monday evening, causing waterlogging and traffic snarls for the city's residents. According to the IMD, an orange alert has been issued for Hyderabad, with light thunderstorms and moderate rain in the forecast.

The Hyderabad Meteorological Centre has predicted moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds in Hyderabad and nearby areas.

Furthermore, the GHMC rainfall forecast indicates that the city is likely to experience an intense spell of rain until 6 PM.

Amid reports on social media of heavy rain, popular local weather analyst Telangana Weatherman had already issued a warning about a dangerous thunderstorm in the city.

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