Hyderabad, July 22 -- Heavy rains are likely to hit parts of the city in the next few hours, with dark clouds covering the skies as Monsoon peaks. Weather experts, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and civic officials, including the traffic police, have warned against stepping out unless necessary on Tuesday, July 22.

According to weather expert and enthusiast T Balaji, intense scattered rains are expected across the area of Narsingi, Gandipet, Manikonda, Khajaguda, Shaikpet, Tolichowki, Aramghar, Mailaradevipally, Golconda, Attapur, Rajendranagar, Barkas, Sivarampalle, Katedan, Shamshabad and Chandrayanagutta in the next two hours. While other areas in the city may experience light rain.

"Moderate showers are expected at night...