Hyderabad, April 3 -- In the aftermath of heavy, unseasonal rains that lashed parts of the city on Thursday afternoon, April 3, the Telangana government has directed officials to be on high alert.

The local authorities have been asked to take necessary relief measures and ensure people do not face any hardships due to heavy rain in the city. Reports say that houses in the low-lying areas have been flooded due to sudden down pour, including Ganga Nagar and Moula Ka Chilla.

The chief minister has instructed chief secretary Santhi Kumari to review the situation from time to time and take appropriate measures to avoid inconvenience to the dwellers in the low-lying areas. He added that all departments must work in tandem to ensure no waterlo...