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Traffic Jams, Flooded Roads In Many Areas After Heavy Rain In Hyderabad

Heavy rain leads to water-logging at several places in Hyderabad. (File)Hyderabad: Traffic jams and water-logging was reported at several places in Hyderabad on Wednesday evening following heavy rain.Macha Bollaram at Alwal received 91.9 mm of rainfall, followed by LB Nagar (84.3 mm), Dabeerpura near Charminar (77.5 mm) and Mailardevpally (71.3 mm) from 8.30 am to 8 pm today, according to official data.The Met Centre of India Meteorological Department (IMD) said heavy rain occurred at isolated places in Jangaon and Narayanpet districts of Telangana.In its weather warnings, it said heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Adilabad, Komram Bheem, Asifabad, Mancherial and other districts on September 8.It also said heavy rain is very likely to occu...
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More Protests In Hyderabad Over Suspended BJP MLA’s Prophet Remarks

Protests were also reported from several other locations in the old city areaHyderabad: A huge crowd of protesters gathered in Hyderabad late last night demanding action against T Raja Singh, the suspended BJP MLA out on bail after being arrested for his alleged derogatory remarks on Prophet Muhammad.Police used a lathicharge to contain protesters who raised religious slogans, burnt effigies and threw stones. Protests were also reported from several other locations in the old city area of Hyderabad, including Charminar.T Raja Singh was arrested on Tuesday after a case was registered against him for hurting religious sentiments and promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion. Hours later, he was granted bail as the court rejected a police request for custody.Mr Singh...