Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Heavy Rains Expose Tri-City's Infrastructure Issues
Heavy rains in Warangal, Hanumakonda, and Kazipet caused major roads and low-lying areas to flood.
This is a recurring problem due to outdated drainage systems and unplanned urban growth.
Residents are frustrated because the flooding disrupts their daily lives and causes traffic congestion.
Experts say the city needs a comprehensive stormwater management plan to prevent future flooding.
The poor condition of roads also makes it dangerous for two-wheeler riders and causes traffic delays.
Heavy rains from 8:20 am to noon flooded major roads and low-lying areas in Tri-City.
Flooding disrupted traffic and caused severe inconvenience to residents, office-goers, and students.
Outdated drainage systems and unplanned urban growth are major contributors to the recurring flooding.
Residents allege poor maintenance of drains, which are clogged with plastic and garbage.
The poor condition of roads, with potholes and washed-away asphalt, exacerbates traffic congestion and safety issues.
- Who
- Residents, office-goers, students, commuters, civic authorities
- What
- Heavy rains exposed poor civic infrastructure in Tri-City
- When
- Friday morning
- Where
- Warangal, Hanumakonda, Kazipet
- Why
- Outdated drainage systems, unplanned urban growth, poor maintenance
Residents and Experts
Civic Authorities
Infrastructure Development
Residents and Experts
Residents and experts blame unplanned urban growth and outdated drainage systems for recurring floods.
Civic Authorities
Civic authorities claim to have spent crores on development works, but the infrastructure has not kept pace.
Maintenance of Drains
Residents and Experts
Residents allege that drains are not properly desilted before the monsoon, leading to flooding.
Civic Authorities
Civic authorities are criticized for taking up cleaning operations only after flooding occurs.
- Affected Areas
- Hanumakonda Chowrasta, Alankar Junction, RTC bus station, Julaivada, Prakash Reddy Peta, Deendayal Nagar, New Shyampet, Peddammagadda, Surjit Singh Nagar, Pochamma Maidan–Desaipet Road (Warangal), Kashibugga, Warangal Railway Station Road, Karimabad, Rangasaipet, Somireddy, Bapuji Nagar (Kazipet)
- Time of Rain
- 8:20 am to noon
- Impact on Roads
- Asphalt washed away, potholes formed, traffic congestion
- Maintenance Issues
- Drains clogged with plastic, bottles, garbage
- Resident Concerns
- Recurring problem for decades, disruption of normal life