Among its several effects on the roads, the rain loosened the gravel on roads, a hazard as dangerous as it is overlooked. The recent accident at Mehdipatnam X Roads in Raidurgam, which claimed the lives of two youngsters, has once again highlighted the dangers of loose gravel on city roads. In July, a two-wheeler rider died in Rampalli, Keesara, after tripping on loose gravel left unattended on the road and being run over by a bus. From Chikkadpally, Musheerabad and Secunderabad to stretches like Shaikpet, Raidurgam, Kondapur and LB Nagar, loose gravel has become a source of distress for both motorists and pedestrians. Two-wheeler riders face the highest risk of skidding, while four-wheelers often suffer punctures, bursts or accidents when braking near curves.