Hyderabad, Sept. 17 -- Heavy rains have hit many parts of Hyderabad, including Shaikpet, Madhapur, Kukatpally, Hitech City, Raidurg, Gachibowli and are expected to cover Kondapur, Miyapur, RC Puram, Serlingampally, Patancheru, Qutbullapur, Gajularamaram, Balanagar, Suchitra, Jeedimetla and nearby areas in the coming hours, according to local weather enthusiast T Balaji.

Residents are requested to stay alert and plan their travels accordingly.

Thunderstorms expected to continue till Sept 22

The Indian Meteorological Department, Hyderabad, has forecasted light rains and thunderstorms for many districts in Telangana, including Adilabad, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Bhupalapally, Jayashankar, Kumaram Bheem, Mahabubnagar, Mulugu, Mancherial, Nirma...