Hyderabad, Aug. 8 -- As heavy rains lashed Hyderabad on Thursday, August 7. Two men were swept away in the Krishnanagar area. They were rescued by locals. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media.

The two men are seen being swept away in the rainwater. A vehicle was also washed away as onlookers tried to guide him to safety.

Another man was also seen being swept away along with his vehicle.

On August 7, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Hyderabad issued an orange alert as torrential rains battered the city. The warning was issued as weather conditions deteriorated and cloudburst-like rain was reported in various areas.

The IMD has predicted wind gusts of a maximum of 60 kmph, which could result in light damage...