Monsoon Mayhem: South India Faces Rail Delays, Flood Alerts Issued in English blog

🌧️ Monsoon Mayhem: South India Faces Rail Delays, Flood Alerts Issued

🗓️ Date: June 21, 2025
📍 Location: Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru

⚠️ Breaking: IMD has issued an orange alert for Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Karnataka. Trains delayed, roads flooded, and schools shut in multiple districts.

🚨 Key Highlights

• IMD warns of intense rainfall between June 21–24
• 15+ express trains delayed or cancelled across Chennai, Secunderabad
• Flash floods in Hyderabad’s LB Nagar, Jubilee Hills, and Begumpet areas
• Power outages reported in southern Bengaluru and parts of Warangal

🚆 Indian Railways Update

• Chennai–Bangalore Express delayed by 3 hours due to water-logging at Arakkonam
• Hyderabad–Vijayawada passenger service suspended until further notice
• Emergency helpline activated: 139 (railways)

🏫 State Government Action

• Schools and colleges closed in 11 districts of Tamil Nadu and 6 in Telangana
• Rescue boats stationed in low-lying areas of Chennai and Warangal
• GHMC opens 24x7 rain control room: 040-2111-1111

📢 How to Stay Safe

• Avoid unnecessary travel during peak rain hours
• Stock up on drinking water, medicines, and power banks
• Follow IMD official site for hourly alerts

📰 Sources

• IMD Regional Weather Alert (Hyderabad & Chennai)
• Southern Railway Official Twitter @GMSRailway
• Times of India Weather Desk (June 21)

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Weather data and alerts are based on official IMD bulletins and media sources. Bharat Batao is not responsible for public emergency services. For corrections, email karein :

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