Hyderābād Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (45/100)
Is Hyderābād safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Hyderābād scores 45/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates India Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 16 Jun 2025); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 7 Oct 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Crime (score 35)
Environmental quality (score 60)
October 3, 2026
Hyderābād, India has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 45 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is environmental quality at 60/100; the lowest-rated category is crime at 35/100; last updated October 3, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the India travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Hyderābād currently sits at 45/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Hyderābād is environmental quality (60/100), and the lowest is crime (35/100). This page was last updated on October 3, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (60/100) and natural hazards (47/100).
A score of 45 is higher than the scores of 59% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Hyderābād, India carries a moderate baseline risk with a US State Dept advisory level of 2. An ongoing drought affects Southern India, and a CDC Level 1 Global Dengue notice is in effect. Recent headlines also note safety advisories and incidents related to attacks in Saudi Arabia impacting Indian nationals.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 07:54 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Environmental quality (score 60/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Transport safety (score 50/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Hyderābād
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Hyderābād
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Older travelers
Health/transport risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, plan rest between transfers, and locate English-capable medical care on arrival.
Business travelers
Digital/money risk is elevated. Avoid public Wi-Fi for sensitive work, use a VPN, watch for card-skimming at ATMs, and carry minimal cash.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Hyderābād for solo travelers (Crime 35/100 · Transport 50/100), women traveling solo (Crime 35/100), families with children (Health 45/100 · Natural disaster 35/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 40/100 · Political 40/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | October 3, 2026 |
Live conditions in Hyderābād
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
India - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Southern India GREEN · ~358 km away · 2026-08-31
The Drought notification level is Green.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 07:54:07 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Hyderābād happened in October (1 of 1 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the India travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the India entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Hyderābād
The most weather-stable two-month window for Hyderābād is December–January, when typical daily temperatures run from about 16°C to 29°C and monthly rain averages 6 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include extreme heat in March–May. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 14, 2026.
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Emergency numbers (India)
| Police | 100 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 102 |
| Fire | 101 |
| General | 112 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
The provided search results do not contain specific information regarding hospital access, emergency response times, pharmacy availability, or medical care quality for travelers in Hyderabad.
Common scam patterns
- Cyber Fraud and Digital Scams. Fraud rings operate multi-state cyber schemes that target individuals digitally, resulting in substantial financial losses. Authorities have cracked down on these networks by arresting dozens of suspects across multiple states. Tip: Verify online transactions carefully and avoid sharing sensitive financial information with unverified digital entities.
- Tourist Scams and Petty Theft. Visitors face risks of petty theft and common scams targeting tourists, including transport overcharging and unofficial guides. These incidents contribute to elevated risk levels for travelers in urban areas. Tip: Use official transportation services and remain vigilant of your personal belongings in crowded public spaces.
Area notes
- Hyderabad. The city experiences significant cybercrime enforcement operations and requires general awareness regarding digital and urban security.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 48 → 45 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 49 → 48 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 40 → 49 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 40 | moderate | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
Every editorial change to Hyderābād's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Hyderābād
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Hyderābād, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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