Seven killed as heavy rains lash Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Aug 31: At least seven people were killed as heavy rains lashed in Hyderabad on Wednesday morning, officials said.

The downpour brought the life in the city and outskirts to a standstill. Low-lying areas were inundated while traffic was thrown out of gear.

As many as four children were among those killed in the incidents of wall or house collapse.

A couple and their two children were killed when a boundary wall of a building fell on their hut in Ramanthapur area.

In another incident in Bholakpur, a woman and her two daughters were killed when the roof of their house collapsed.

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has opened a helpline and pressed its emergency squads into service to clear waterlogging.

In view of heavy downpour in and around Hyderabad, citizens can reach @GHMCOnline Emergency Call Center at 040 21111111 or 100 for help.

— Min IT, Telangana (@MinIT_Telangana) August 31, 2016

Busy roads have turned into cesspools with overflowing manholes and storm water drains.

GHMC commissioner Janardhan Reddy appealed to people not to venture out of their houses.

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IANS