Telangana Weather: IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Across State Till July 3
HYDERABAD: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across Telangana over the next seven days. Several districts are likely to experience heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds until July 3.
According to the Meteorological Centre in Hyderabad, light to moderate rain or thundershowers will occur at many places across the state. The IMD has also predicted isolated heavy rainfall on most days during the forecast period.
On June 27, the IMD issued a heavy rain warning for Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak and Kamareddy districts.
These districts may also witness thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph. Winds of 30-40 kmph could affect several other districts, including Hyderabad.
Heavy rain likely in Hyderabad on June 28
The IMD expects heavy rainfall in Hyderabad on June 28. Rangareddy, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool and several northern and eastern districts are also likely to receive heavy rain.
Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds may occur across all districts of Telangana on the same day.
Northern and eastern Telangana remain under watch
The weather department expects isolated heavy rainfall on June 29 and June 30. Northern, eastern and central districts face a higher risk. These include Adilabad, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Karimnagar, Rajanna Sircilla, Jagtial, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam and Mahabubabad.
From July 1 to July 3, isolated places across Telangana may continue to receive heavy rain. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph are also likely during this period.
The IMD has advised people to stay alert during thunderstorms. It urged residents to avoid taking shelter under trees during lightning and to follow official weather advisories. The department also asked farmers to monitor the latest forecasts before planning agricultural activities.
