The southwest monsoon has arrived in Telangana, drenching the State capital and surrounding regions with massive rains on Wednesday.

The downpour however resulted in severe traffic disruptions across Hyderabad, with motorists stuck for hours as many roads were inundated.

According to the India Meteorological Department, on Thursday, the city is likely to see isolated to scattered rains in the evening and night, but the intensity will likely be less severe than yesterday’s heavy downpour. However, a yellow alert indicating heavy rains has been issued for the city on June 7.