Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Heavy Rain Threatens Ganesh Immersion Celebrations in Warangal Tri-City
Heavy rain is making Ganesh immersion celebrations difficult in three nearby cities.
The cities are Warangal, Hanumakonda and Kazipet.
Water has collected on roads and on some routes planned for the processions.
This could make it hard to move the large idols.
Organisers are also worried about potholes, electric wires and trees during the rain.
Weather officials say more heavy rain may come for two days.
They have asked people to stay indoors unless they have an emergency.
Organisers may change their plans depending on when the rain stops.
Continuous rain, thunderstorms and lightning disrupted Ganesh immersion preparations in Warangal, Hanumakonda and Kazipet.
Heavy showers from noon to night caused waterlogging on major roads, internal streets and planned immersion routes.
The Meteorological Department warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Telangana for another two days.
Organisers are concerned about moving large idols safely because of stagnant water, potholes, power lines and trees.
Officials advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel and urged monitoring of low-lying areas, streams and ponds.
- Who
- Ganesh immersion organisers, devotees and local officials in the Warangal, Hanumakonda and Kazipet area.
- What
- Heavy rain is disrupting preparations and raising safety concerns for Ganesh idol immersion processions.
- When
- Rain fell from noon to night, and heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast for another two days.
- Where
- Warangal, Hanumakonda and Kazipet in Telangana.
- Why
- Waterlogging, thunderstorms, lightning and hazardous conditions along immersion routes could make processions and idol transport unsafe.
- Affected area
- Warangal, Hanumakonda and Kazipet, collectively described as the tri-city area
- Weather
- Continuous rain with thunderstorms, lightning and thundershowers
- Forecast
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall is possible in Telangana for another two days
- Main impact
- Waterlogging disrupted traffic and affected roads, streets and immersion routes
- Safety concerns
- Standing water, hidden potholes, power lines, trees and the movement of heavy idols
- Preparations
- Vehicles and arrangements for devotees have already been prepared at several Ganapati mandapams
- Official advice
- People should avoid going out unless necessary, while low-lying areas, streams and ponds should be monitored