key points:
Heavy Rainfall in Hyderabad: The city experienced significant rainfall on Tuesday evening, leading to waterlogging and traffic congestion.
Rainfall Data: Musheerabad recorded the highest rainfall at 46.8 mm, with other areas such as Uppal, Amberpet, Charminar, and Kapra seeing 40-45 mm of rain.
Temperature and Humidity: Hyderabad recorded its lowest maximum temperature in June so far at 31.7 degrees Celsius, 3.4 degrees below normal, with 65 percent relative humidity.
Weather Forecast: Over the next 48 hours, temperatures in Hyderabad are expected to remain between 31 and 33 degrees Celsius, with cloudy skies and light to moderate rainfall.
Statewide Impact: Heavy rains affected several districts in Telangana, including Siddipet, Medak, Sangareddy, Nirmal, and Medchal.
Yellow Alert Issued: The IMD has issued a yellow alert for both Hyderabad and the state, indicating heavy rain at isolated places on Wednesday.
Thunderstorm Warning: Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30-40 km/h) are expected in multiple districts across Telangana.
Safety Advisory: Authorities are urging residents to stay safe and take necessary precautions during the adverse weather conditions.
Hyderabad: After several days of anticipation, Hyderabad experienced heavy rainfall on Tuesday evening, causing widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions throughout the city. The rains commenced around 6:30 pm, with thunderstorms illuminating the skies in various areas, including Musheerabad, LB Nagar, Vanasthalipuram, and Saroornagar.
By 8 pm, Musheerabad had recorded the highest rainfall at 46.8 mm, according to the Telangana Development and Planning Society (TGDPS). Other areas such as Uppal, Amberpet, Charminar, and Kapra saw rainfall levels between 40 to 45 mm. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Hyderabad experienced its lowest maximum temperature in June so far, with the mercury reaching only 31.7 degrees Celsius, which is 3.4 degrees below normal. Relative humidity was recorded at 65 percent.
The weather forecast predicts that over the next 48 hours, temperatures in Hyderabad will range between 31 and 33 degrees Celsius, with continued cloudy skies and light to moderate rainfall.
The impact of the heavy rains was felt beyond Hyderabad, as several districts in Telangana, including Siddipet, Medak, Sangareddy, Nirmal, and Medchal, also experienced significant downpours.
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for both the city and the state for Wednesday. This alert indicates the likelihood of heavy rain at isolated places in districts such as Nizamabad, Rajanna Sircilla, Karimnagar, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Mahabubabad, Warangal, Hanamkonda, Siddipet, Rangareddy, Medchal Malkajigiri, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, and Kamareddy.
Additionally, thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds, reaching speeds of 30-40 km/h, are expected in several districts. These include Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagitial, Rajanna Sircilla, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Mahabubabad, Warangal, Hanamkonda, Jangaon, Siddipet, Yadadri Bhuvangiri, Medchal Malkajigiri, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, Narayanpet, and Jogulamba Gadwal.
As residents brace for more rain, authorities are urging people to stay safe and take necessary precautions during this period of adverse weather conditions.
