Hyderabad: The intense rains on Monday deluged most parts of the city, with traffic brought to a standstill for hours together. With incessant heavy rains, roads turned into rivers, leaving cars drifting, while bikes were washed away. On Monday, heavy downpour, accompanied by thunder and lightning, began suddenly late in the afternoon, catching many commuters and residents off guard. The heavy rains resulted in vehicles being washed away or stuck in waterlogged streets. With continuous heavy rains and the looming threat of a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, Hyderabad and central Telangana remain on high alert.