Hyderabad, July 29 -- A 70-year-old man was washed away after allegedly falling into an open manhole late last night following heavy rainfall in the Miyapur Police Station limits of Hyderabad, police said.

Rescue teams rushed to the spot shortly after the incident was reported, and intensive search operations are currently underway to trace him.

According to police officials, the victim has been identified as Balaiah, a native of Prem Nagar in Hafizpet.

Speaking on the incident, an official from Miyapur Police Station said, "Last night we received information that a 70-year-old man named Balaiah, a native of Prem Nagar, Hafizpet, was washed away after falling into an open manhole. Rescue teams reached the spot and are making efforts to...