Heavy rains expected in Telangana for 5 days due to low pressure

Hyderabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a special weather bulletin indicating weather changes and potential climate hazards for Telangana over the next five days.

“A low-pressure area has formed over the northwest adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal, extending up to 7.6 km above sea level, and tilting southwestwards with height. This development is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds to various districts of Telangana” said weatherman Balaji, popularly known as Telangana Weatherman on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Weather warnings for Telangana

Day 1 (July 15)

Orange Alert: Heavy to very heavy rain is very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Karimnagar, Mahabubabad, Warangal and Hanamkonda.

Yellow Alert: Heavy rain is very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagital, Rajanna Sirsilla, Peddapalli, Khammam, Jangaon, Hyderabad, Medchal Malkajigiri, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool and Jogulamba Gadwal.

Thunderstorm Warning: Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) are very likely to occur at isolated places in all districts of Telangana.

Day 2 (July 16)

Yellow Alert: Heavy rain is very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Adilabad, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal and Nizamabad.

Thunderstorm Warning: Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) are very likely to occur at isolated places in all districts of Telangana.

Day 3 (July 17)

Yellow Alert: Heavy rain is very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Adilabad, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Warangal and Hanamkonda.

Thunderstorm Warning: Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) are very likely to occur at isolated places in all districts of Telangana.

Day 4 (July 18)

Orange Alert: Heavy to very heavy rain is very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Mancherial, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Mahabubabad, Warangal and Hanamkonda.

Yellow Alert: Heavy rain is very likely to occur at a few places in the districts of Adilabad, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Jagital, Rajanna Sirsilla, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Jangaon, Siddipet, Yadadri Bhuvangiri, Rangareddy, Sangareddy and Medak.

Thunderstorm Warning: Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) are very likely to occur at isolated places in all districts of Telangana.

Day 5 (July 19)

Orange Alert: Heavy to very heavy rain is very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Adilabad, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagital, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Mulugu and Khammam.

Yellow Alert: Heavy rain is very likely to occur at a few places in the districts of Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Rajanna Sirsilla, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Warangal, Hanamkonda, Medak and Kamareddy.

Thunderstorm Warning: Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) are very likely to occur at isolated places in all districts of Telangana.

Advice on protecting oneself from weather

Thunderstorms, Lightning, and Hailstorms: The risk levels are minor to very high impact on loose/unsecured structures. Damage is possible to thatched and kutcha structures, vehicles, trees and electric poles.

It is advised to monitor weather updates and move to safer places if necessary. Avoid taking shelter under trees and stay away from weak walls. Farmers should follow alerts and adjust operations accordingly.

Rainfall: The risk levels of water pooling on roads and low-lying areas, leading to traffic congestion and wet, slippery roads are high.

Trees and electric poles might fall and there might be potential social disturbances due to disrupted electricity and water supply. Municipal corporations should issue advisories for clearing water and managing traffic.

Response forces such as the electricity and water departments should be prepared to take necessary action.

“With the formation of a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, we expect heavy rainfall across various districts in Telangana,” said Dr K Naga Ratna, scientist and head of the Meteorological Centre, Hyderabad.

“We advise people to take necessary precautions and stay updated with our weather alerts through the Mausam, Damini and Meghdoot apps,” he added.