Heavy Rains to Lash Telangana for Next Three Days: IMD Issues Alerts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall across Telangana for the next three days, warning of intense downpours accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds in several districts.
Hyderabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall across Telangana for the next three days, warning of intense downpours accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds in several districts. The weather department has issued Orange and Yellow Alerts for various regions in the state, urging residents to stay alert.
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Orange Alert for Adilabad, Asifabad, Nirmal Districts
On Tuesday, districts like Adilabad, Kumuram Bheem Asifabad, and Nirmal are expected to witness very heavy rainfall, along with thunderstorms and lightning. Winds are forecast to blow at 40 to 50 km/h, and the IMD has accordingly issued an Orange Alert for these districts.
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Heavy Rains to Continue on Wednesday
According to the forecast, Wednesday will bring heavy to moderate rains to the following regions:
- Heavy Rainfall: Adilabad, Asifabad, Mancherial, and Nirmal
- Moderate Rainfall: Nizamabad, Jagtial, Rajanna Sircilla, Peddapalli, Karimnagar, Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Mahabubabad, Ranga Reddy, Hyderabad, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy
Thunderstorms and wind gusts may accompany rainfall in several places.
Yellow Alert Issued for Thursday
The IMD has issued a Yellow Alert for Thursday (July 11) for the following districts, predicting thunderstorms with gusty winds and rainfall:
- Adilabad
- Asifabad
- Nirmal
- Mancherial
- Jagtial
- Nizamabad
- Rajanna Sircilla
- Karimnagar
- Peddapalli
- Bhupalpally
- Mulugu
- Kothagudem
- Khammam
- Mahabubabad
- Warangal
- Hanamkonda
- Sangareddy
- Vikarabad
- Medak
- Kamareddy
Residents in these regions are advised to take necessary precautions, especially in low-lying areas that may be prone to waterlogging or flash floods.
IMD Advises Caution Across Telangana
The IMD has urged citizens across Telangana to avoid unnecessary travel, stay indoors during thunderstorms, and keep emergency contacts handy. Commuters in urban areas like Hyderabad, Rangareddy, and Medchal should expect traffic disruptions due to waterlogging and poor visibility.
