Two dead as rains lash Hyderabad
Press Trust of India Hyderabad Two persons died in mishaps as heavy rains lashed the city this evening.
Trees and electricity poles fell in many places, leading to power shutdowns.
Ahmed-Bin-Ibrahim (32) died after asbestos sheets and a water tank fell on him during a rainstorm in Bhavani Nagar area, police said.
His brother was also injured in the incident and taken to hospital for treatment.
Yellaiah, a labourer, died in a wall collapse in Rajendra Nagar area.
The showers started at around 4.45 pm, inundated roads and caused water-logging in low-lying areas. Traffic came to a standstill in many parts of the city.