Rain lashes Hyderabad, disrupts traffic; more showers for Telangana till May 28
A sudden spell of heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms brought relief to Hyderabad from scorching heat
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy
Rain lashes Hyderabad, disrupts traffic; more showers for Telangana till May 28
Hyderabad: Several parts of Hyderabad witnessed intermittent rainfall on Wednesday, causing waterlogging on roads and traffic disruptions.
A sudden spell of heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms brought relief to Hyderabad on Wednesday afternoon, cooling down the city and disrupting the summer heatwave.
Forecast skies signal more rain to come
The showers, which began post-noon, drenched several key areas and left many others under thick, looming clouds, signalling more rainfall to come.
Areas including Malakpet, Dilsukhnagar, Saroor Nagar, Kothapet, Secunderabad, Boinpally, Maredpally, Tirumalagiri, Begumpet, Alwal, Saidabad, Santosh Nagar, Chaderghat, Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills, Yousufguda, Ameerpet, SR Nagar, and Erragadda reported varying degrees of rainfall, leading to inconveniences for commuters.
Paddy in Narsampet and Khanapur mandals soaked
Meanwhile, other regions such as Warangal and Suryapet also experienced rainfall.
In Narsampet and Khanapur mandals, paddy stored at the procurement centres was soaked in rainwater, prompting concern among farmers.
Telangana to witness continued rains till May 28; mercury set to dip below normal
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Hyderabad, has forecast a prolonged spell of rainfall across Telangana, including key districts such as Medchal-Malkajgiri and Rangareddy. The wet weather, accompanied by gusty winds reaching 30 to 40 kmph, is expected to persist until May 28.
According to the IMD, thunderstorms are likely to affect all districts of the state on Thursday, driven by a prevailing upper air circulation and trough system. The department has urged residents to remain cautious, especially in areas prone to waterlogging and strong winds.
Daytime temperatures to drop
The ongoing rains are also set to bring down maximum temperatures across Telangana. IMD officials indicated that daytime temperatures may drop by 3Ā°C to 5Ā°C below the seasonal average, providing extended relief from the intense summer heat experienced earlier this month.
The weather department continues to monitor the situation and advises the public to follow updates and take necessary precautions during thunderstorms and high winds.
Hailstorm alert
Districts like Khammam, Nalgonda, Mahabubnagar, Sangareddy, and Vikarabad are likely to witness hailstorms, while Hyderabad and Rangareddy may experience light to moderate rainfall. There is also a warning for possible lightning strikes in isolated locations.
Residents are advised to remain cautious and monitor local weather updates as the state continues to witness unstable weather conditions.
CM Revanth Reddy instructs officials on high alert
Following heavy rains in the districts and also in Hyderabad , Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy instructed the officials concerned to be on high alert and take necessary precautions as per the IMD forecast that the Telangana state will receive rain for another three days.
The Chief Minister asked the District Collectors to take appropriate safety measures to prevent paddy stockpiled at the procurement centers and market yards from getting wet during rains.
The officials are instructed to shift paddy soon after weighing to rice mills without any delay and take safety measures in the low lying areas without causing inconvenience to the inhabitants.
In view of rains in Hyderabad city, CM Revanth Reddy ordered the civic authorities to take necessary steps to prevent water logging on the roads in the rain hit areas and ensure no traffic congestion and power outages.
The GHMCO Police, HYDRAA, Traffic Police and Electricity departments have been asked to work in coordination. The CM also instructed Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao to review the situation from time to time.
