The 2000 Hyderabad floods caused extensive damage and loss of life as a result of flash flooding in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. Begumpet was the most impacted after a deluge of 241.5 mm was recorded on 24 August 2000.
Aftermath In cooperation with Geological Survey of India (GSI) the then Andhra Pradesh state government formed Kirloskar committee. According to the committee findings; a 390 km of drain area was illegally occupied by 13,500 structures due to which urban flooding occurs.
See also
2020 Hyderabad floods Great Musi Flood of 1908
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