Telangana rains: IT Department advises Hyderabad tech companies to allow WFH on August 13 due to heavy to very heavy rain alert

Telangana Information Technology (IT) department issued an advisory to all IT and ITES companies operating in Hyderabad and adjoining areas to facilitate work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for employees on Wednesday (August 13, 2025) in view of heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast for the city and its surrounding areas. 

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy along with IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu on Tuesday (August 12, 202%) held a video conference with collectors and senior officials where directions were issued to take steps so that IT employees opt for WFH. 

The State IT department’s Special Chief Secretary Sanjay Kumar advised the companies to facilitate WFH arrangements, wherever possible, and issue internal advisories to staff regarding safe travel and emergency contact procedures. “The cooperation of all IT industry stakeholders is solicited in ensuring employee safety and uninterrupted service delivery during this period,” as per the advisory issued on Tuesday. 

The Education department has announced half-a-day for government and private schools within the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits on August 13 and 14.