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Hyderabad: Hyderabad was gripped by chaos in the early hours of Saturday as torrential overnight rains caused widespread waterlogging across several parts of the city, including the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS), one of South India's largest transport hubs, and multiple residential colonies near the Musi River.
The situation deteriorated rapidly after officials opened the gates of Himayat Sagar following continuous heavy rainfall across the state. This led to the Musi River overflowing near Chaderghat, inundating surrounding low-lying areas and triggering panic among residents.
A huge volume of water entered homes in colonies near the Musi River in Chaderghat, causing significant damage. Residents told ANI, “The river wate