In pictures: Torrential rains flood Hyderabad, bring life to standstill

Inundated roads, stranded people — here's what Hyderabad looked like after heavy downpour.
Published August 24, 2022

Heavy rains lashed several areas of Sindh, including Hyderabad, for the umpteenth time this month, submerging whatever was left of cities and forcing the provincial government to declare a rain emergency.

The rainwater in Hyderabad flooded streets and entered houses, bringing life to a standstill.

People were ferried by donkey carts from and to Hyderabad railway station on Wednesday as torrential rains continue. — Photo by Umair Ali
People were ferried by donkey carts from and to Hyderabad railway station on Wednesday as torrential rains continue. — Photo by Umair Ali

Motorcyclists passing through rainwater accumulated in Unit 12 of the Latifabad Town during rain in the city — Photo by Umair Ali
Motorcyclists passing through rainwater accumulated in Unit 12 of the Latifabad Town during rain in the city — Photo by Umair Ali

A view of rainwater accumulated at the Hilal e Ahmer Hospital. — Photo by Umair Ali
A view of rainwater accumulated at the Hilal e Ahmer Hospital. — Photo by Umair Ali

Motorcyclists passing through rainwater accumulated on the road at Latifabad 11 during rain in the city. — Photo by Umair Ali
Motorcyclists passing through rainwater accumulated on the road at Latifabad 11 during rain in the city. — Photo by Umair Ali

A man giving an apple to a beggar sitting on the road during rain. — Photo by Umair Ali
A man giving an apple to a beggar sitting on the road during rain. — Photo by Umair Ali

A family sits in rainwater after water enters their house in Latifabad, Hyderabad. — Photo by Umair Ali
A family sits in rainwater after water enters their house in Latifabad, Hyderabad. — Photo by Umair Ali

People are being ferried by motorbike-driven vehicles from and to Hyderabad railway station on Wednesday as torrential rains continue. — Photo by Umair Ali
People are being ferried by motorbike-driven vehicles from and to Hyderabad railway station on Wednesday as torrential rains continue. — Photo by Umair Ali

People passing through rainwater accumulated at Bacha Khan road after heavy rain in Hyderabad. — Photo by Umair Ali
People passing through rainwater accumulated at Bacha Khan road after heavy rain in Hyderabad. — Photo by Umair Ali

People pass through rainwater accumulated at the Qadam Gah road after heavy rain in the city. — Photo by Umair Ali
People pass through rainwater accumulated at the Qadam Gah road after heavy rain in the city. — Photo by Umair Ali

People pass through rainwater accumulated at Qadam Gah road after heavy rain in Hyderabad. — Photo by Umair Ali
People pass through rainwater accumulated at Qadam Gah road after heavy rain in Hyderabad. — Photo by Umair Ali

Motorcyclist passing through rainwater accumulated on the road at Latifabad no 12 during rain in Hyderabad. — Photo by Umair Ali
Motorcyclist passing through rainwater accumulated on the road at Latifabad no 12 during rain in Hyderabad. — Photo by Umair Ali

A vendor selling apples during rain in Hyderabad. — Photo by Umair Ali
A vendor selling apples during rain in Hyderabad. — Photo by Umair Ali

Header image: A man helps three people including two children wade through rainwater using a mini inflatable boat. — Photo by Umair Ali