Hyderabad has been experiencing heavy rainfall since early morning, prompting Jalmandali Managing Director Ashok Reddy to alert officials to take preventive measures in order to minimise inconvenience for residents. He emphasised the importance of identifying manholes prone to sewage overflow and implementing necessary precautions. Warning signs are to be installed near manholes in flood-affected areas, and sewer supervisors will be stationed near deep manholes.

Reddy urged citizens not to open manhole covers under any circumstances and reminded them to contact the Jalmandali helpline at 155313 for emergencies. With the gates of the twin reservoirs being lifted, he stressed the need for Jalmandali officials to remain vigilant.

The heavy rains in the city are attributed to the impact of C

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