- By Nidhi Giri
- Sat, 02 Nov 2024 04:49 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Hyderabad Traffic Advisory: The Hyderabad traffic police have issued traffic advisory in key areas of the city in view of Sadar Utsav Mela. Restrictions will be in effect from November 2, 7 pm until 3 am on November 3. Citizens are urged to plan their routes in advance and avoid the affected areas during the specified times. Meanwhile, the city has been witnessing intense spells of rainfall since yesterday, leading to waterlogging and traffic congestion. Traffic movement was slow, and commuters faced difficulties as floodwaters rapidly rose when the rains began on Friday afternoon. Parts of the city including Kompally, Nizampet, Kukatpally, Ameerpet, Moosapet, Cyber Towers, Miyapur, Khajaguda, Hitech City, Kondapur, Gachibowli, Banjara Hills, Golconda, Suchitra, Jeedimetla, Patancheruvu, Bachupally, Alwal and Quthbullapur received intense showers, as per the Siasat Daily.
Hyderabad Traffic Advisory: Diversions For Celebrations
-From Ramkoti to YMCA: Traffic will be diverted at Kachiguda X Road towards Tourist Junction.
-From Lingampalli X Road to YMCA: Vehicles will be redirected at Kachiguda X Road towards Bata X Road.
-From Old MLA Quarters/Cemetery to YMCA: Traffic will be diverted at Vittalwadi X Road towards Ramkoti X Road.
-From Vittalwadi X Road to Rajmohalla Chilla: Traffic will be redirected at Padmashali Bhavan towards Ramkoti X Road.
-From RTC X Road/Crown Café to YMCA: Diversion will occur at Narayanaguda X Road towards Himayathnagar Y Junction.
-From Narayanaguda X Road to RBVRR College: Traffic will be diverted at Baba Tent House towards Crown cafe.
-From Bagh Lingampally Colony to YMCA: Vehicles will be redirected at Reddy College Junction towards Baba Tent House.
-From Barkathpura Chaman to YMCA: Traffic will be diverted at the post office junction towards Crown Café.
-From Crown Café to Lingampalli X Road: Vehicles will be redirected at the Post Office Junction towards Barkathpura Chaman.
-From Lingampalli X Road to RBVRR College: Traffic will be diverted at Matha Temple towards post office junction.
-From Kachiguda X Road/Tourist Junction to Post Office Junction: Vehicles will be redirected at Lingampalli X Road towards Tourist Junction and Kachiguda X Road.
RTC Buses Diversion
RTC buses coming from Chilakalguda X Road to Koti (DM&HS) via Narayanaguda X Road and YMCA will now take the route: RTC X Road – VST – Baghlingampally – Crown Café – TY Mandali – Barkatpura Chaman – Tourist Junction – Kachiguda X Road – Bata X Road – Koti (DMHS).
Buses from Ashok Nagar X Road to Koti via Street No. 9 – Himayath Nagar Y Junction – Old MLA Quarters – Cemetery – YMCA will now use: Street No. 9 – Narayanaguda X Road – Crown Café – TY Mandali – Barkatpura Chaman – Tourist Junction – Kachiguda X Road – Bata X Road – Koti (DMHS).
Visitors attending the Sadar Utsav Mela are advised to park their vehicles at Keshav Memorial College grounds, which can accommodate 400 four-wheelers and 400 two-wheelers.
The Traffic Police request everyone’s cooperation and understanding during this busy period. For any commuting issues, contact the Hyderabad Traffic Police Helpline at 9010203626.
What Is Sadar Utsav Mela?
Hyderabad gears up for the Sadar festival (Sadar Utsav), a carnival of buffaloes held every year on the second day after Diwali. The festival is celebrated annually by the Yadav community of Hyderabad. It is also known as Dunnapothula Panduga (Festival of the Buffalo Cattle).
The Sadar festival is a major festival for the Yadav community in Hyderabad and other cities and villages in India. This festival is also a community get-together in villages and towns.
Hyderabad Weather
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle on Saturday. Today, the maximum temperature is expected to be 31 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature is expected to be 23 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity fluctuated between 77 percent and 88 percent.
Hyderabad Weekly Weather Forecast
The city is not expected to receive a week-long spell of rainfall. On November 3 and November 4, the city is expected to have a partly cloudy sky with haze. The maximum temperature is expected to remain constant at 32 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature is expected to range between 23 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius.
On November 5, Hyderabad is expected to experience a generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle. The maximum temperature is forecasted to be 33 degrees Celsius, with the minimum temperature at 24 degrees Celsius.
On November 6 and November 7, the city is expected to witness a generally cloudy sky with the possibility of rain or thunderstorms. The maximum temperature is expected to range between 32 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to be 23 degrees Celsius.
IMD Alerts
As per the latest data from the weather forecasting department, a yellow alert has been issued in Hyderabad for thunderstorms and lightning. Additional areas, including Rangareddy, Malkajgiri, Kamareddy, and Rajanna Sircilla, have also received yellow alerts.