Two dead in rain-related incidents in Hyderabad

Separate rain-related incidents in Hyderabad on Thursday led to the death of two people, including a boy and injured as many, police said.

A 48-year-old labourer, Parshuram, died and two others including a woman suffered injuries after a wall collapsed on them near Aaramghar here following heavy winds, police said. In another incident, an 11-year-old boy, B Lokesh died after being struck by lighting in an agricultural field at Dandumailaram village near the city, they added.

Heavy rains coupled with strong winds lashed several parts of the city on Thursday afternoon causing power disruptions.

Water logging was witnessed in some parts of the city. Over 100 trees were uprooted and fell on the roads, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) officials said, adding that they swung into action to clear the debris and choked drains.

The sudden rains brought respite from the scorching heat.