Hyderabad, Aug. 14 -- Despite the Musi River's floodgates being opened in the Old City, the low-lying areas remained mostly free from flooding in the rains over the last week in spiteof heavy downpours. This could be attributed to the sewerage works taken up in the areas abutting the Musi nalas and the riverbed, and effective enforcement of on-the-ground mitigation measures.

The sight of traffic flowing freely under the Yakutpura railway underpass at Rein Bazar with no flood water accumulated under the bridge, and colourful art work was a sight to see on Thursday afternoon, August 14.

For years, rains of this scale would have filled the underpass, making it difficult for the residents and commuters alike. Locals informed Siasat.com that...